Contracts Administrator/Paralegal

Work Type: Hybrid (1-2 days in the Baltimore office; other days virtually)Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management:


* Prepare, review, and negotiate various contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, W9s and the collection of Insurance certificates.


* Ensure all contracts are compliant with company policies and relevant laws and regulations.


* Build and maintain a comprehensive contract repository and ensure all documents are properly stored, tracked, and updated.

Compliance and Risk Management:


* Monitor contract performance and compliance with terms and conditions.


* Identify potential risks and work with internal stakeholders to mitigate them.


* Conduct regular audits of contracts to ensure adherence to company standards and identify areas for improvement.


* Collaborate with operations to collect accident reports and intake documentation.


* Review and verify accident forms for completeness, accuracy and compliance with the company's safety and legal standards.


* Communicate with operations to resolve discrepancies or missing information on accident forms.


* Ensure proper documentation is retained for regulatory or internal audits.


* Reporting of workers' compensation, general liability claims, and automobile liability claims in a timely manner.


* Other claims monitoring duties as needed in the absence of the Director of Risk & Safety.


* Contribute to process improvement initiatives to streamline accident intake workflows.

Stakeholder Collaboration:


* Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, procurement, and project teams, regarding contract issues.


* Collaborate with vendors, clients, and external partners to negotiate contract terms and resolve any discrepancies.


* Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contract-related matters.

Contract Reporting and Documentation:


* Maintain accurate records of contract status, amendments, renewals, and terminations.


* Develop, prepare and present regular reports on contract performance, including metrics on compliance, risks, and upcoming expirations.


* Develop and update standard contract templates and procedures to streamline the contract management process.

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