Janna Wright
Pleasant Hill,MO
Summary
Experienced paralegal with over twenty-two years in the legal field. Highly motivated and detail oriented. Focus on contracts and transactional law.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Administrator
Burns & McDonnell
2014.01 - 2023.03
- Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared and issued reports on contract performance and compliance.
- Oversaw contracts for over 7 different departments using both manual and automated strategies.
Contract Administrator
UnitedLex
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Stored and filed contract documents into Microsoft 365 CRM
- Redlined contracts with specific playbook clauses, assisted attorneys with negotiations
- Prepared and issued reports on contract performance and compliance.
- Reviewed all NDA's for new sales opportunities.
- Coordinated with project management teams on RFP responses to win bids
Contract Administrator/Paralegal
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
2010.04 - 2013.05
- Organized and lead independent contractor audit
- Addressed contract disputes and provided advice and guidance to resolve issues.
- Facilitated communication between involved parties to enable timely contract sign-off.
- Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
Paralegal
City Of Independence
2008.04 - 2010.03
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations for city attorneys.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Coordinated with city counsel members for monthly meetings
- Assisted city attorneys with public works department communications and initiatives
Education
Paralegal Certification - Legal Studies
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO 05.2001
Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 12.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Correspondence Writing
- Research skills
- Demand Letters
- Legal Holds
- Microsoft 365
Timeline
Contract Administrator
Burns & McDonnell
2014.01 - 2023.03
Contract Administrator
UnitedLex
2013.01 - 2014.01
Contract Administrator/Paralegal
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
2010.04 - 2013.05
Paralegal
City Of Independence
2008.04 - 2010.03
Paralegal Certification - Legal Studies
Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism
University of Missouri