Legal Contract Specialist

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Must be local to Wisconsin to come into the office as needed (hybrid work schedule).

Provides high level support for the Legal professional staff, performing contract legal review, drafting, and other administrative responsibilities as assigned, Performs law-related tasks under the direction of the organization’s General Counsel and other attorney members of the Legal Department as well as cross-coverage of the contract management process flow. Reports to General Counsel and collaborates with Executive, Administrative, and Corporate teams. Maintains confidential information on the highest level and communicates (orally and in writing) with leadership.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Paralegal certificate.

• Bachelor’s Degree in law or related field.

• Associates Degree and equivalent paralegal experience will also be considered.

• Juris Doctorate preferred.

• Knowledge of legal concepts acquired through at least 5 years of paralegal or corporate contracting experience. 

• Experience providing support to attorneys, paralegals and business professionals preferred.

•  Experience working with contracts and producing legal documents.

• Knowledge of legal procedures and policies, state statutes, municipal ordinances, and court interpretation; working knowledge of legal research methods.

• Experience with vendor contracts is strongly desired.

• Three (3) years of corporate experience and proven professional communication working with senior leaders, executives, and staff at all levels.

• High level of written and verbal communication skills, as well as grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading skills.

• Healthcare and hospital organization and administration experience preferred.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to interpret contracts and express complex legal issues in clear, concise language.

• Experience utilizing contract management systems and electronic record-keeping and filing systems preferred. Ability to apply new technology to the work setting.

• Self-starter, ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet daily demands and meet tight deadlines as well as respond to urgent situations while dealing with a high volume of work.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office products (technology specific area) and internet research.

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to strategic plans as well as operational changes and legal matters within the organization.

• Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations and priorities.

Hours: Monday through Friday

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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