Paralegal

TEKsystems is looking to hire a Sr. Paralegal to work with one of the largest, rapidly growing banks in the Midwest. Job Responsibilities: Preparing basic correspondence and legal documents including termination and assignment letters. Proofread legal documents and reports prior to executing. Administering and tracking supplier correspondence and notices. Coordinating requests from procurement related to Master Services Agreements including, identifying relevant provisions and ensuring timely responses. Providing routine calendaring assistance using Outlook (e.g., notice due dates, scheduling meetings, etc.) Monitoring on-going matter activity and pending deadlines. Performing administrative tasks as requested. Qualifications: Associate's degree or in lieu of an Associate's degree/must have formal paralegal training 5+ years of experience working in a support role in a corporate environment or in a law firm Prior employment law experience preferred Ability to work independently with limited direction and set work priorities that conform to established standards Familiarity with on-line legal research systems (Westlaw, Lexis etc.) together with basic research skills Exercise independent judgment towards matter preparation and initiate contact with clients, attorneys and other involved parties Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe and other legal research tools including strong Excel experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Paralegal certificate preferred