Our client, a government organization in Oakland, is looking for a talented Paralegal to join their team on a 3-6 month contract basis.  This role will support our client’s Legal team and requires an organized professional who can manage multiple assignments and ongoing department projects.  Ideal candidates will have paralegal and procurement experience, excellent research skills, and strong ability to multitask. The pay rate for this role is $38.00 - $50.00 per hour.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide contract support to assist with the coordination, tracking and organization of contractual documents and related workflows.
• Support the development and maintenance of organized systems for managing contract files, templates, and related documentation to ensure easy retrieval and compliance.
• Perform targeted legal and procedural research to assist attorneys, contract managers, or procurement teams in the preparation, negotiation and interpretation of agreements.
• Provide essential administrative and operational support to the contracts or legal department, including calendar coordination, data entry, and document review.
• Note: This role does not involve contract approval authority but plays a key role in supporting the end-to-end contract management process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3–5 years of paralegal experience with a strong focus on contracts, compliance, or legal operations.
• Demonstrated experience working with contract management systems or supporting legal or procurement teams in contract preparation and analysis.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accuracy across high-volume or deadline-driven environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, prioritize competing tasks, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of procurement, purchasing processes, or contract lifecycle management is a plus.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills, with a collaborative and proactive work ethic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be tasked with lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs., if able to do so.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and walk/stand for moderate periods of time.
• Must be able to bend at the knees and waist frequently
• Must be able to repetitively use a telephone and a computer mouse and keyboard.

All employment is contingent on candidates providing at least two positive professional references from prior managers.
We are looking for local candidates only.  U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
To apply for this position please visit our website at www.PsiNapse.com, and click on “Looking for Work”.
Thank you for your interest. Please understand that only qualified candidates will receive a response.
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