Job Description

About the Role
Title:
Attorney
Location:
Hybrid in Tualatin, OR (M-Th on-site during core business hours)
Job Description:
Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted
Position: Junior Attorney
Estimated Duration: The client approximates that this project may last up to 6+ months. However, there is no guarantee of employment for any length of time.
Pay Rate Range: $70-$75/hr. (paid weekly on W2)
Project Description: The role is responsible for maintaining, organizing, and continuously improving the company's legal contract templates, clause library, and related legal content. This role serves as a central point of coordination for standard legal language, working closely with senior attorneys and subject matter experts to ensure templates remain accurate, current, and aligned with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
This position is well-suited for an early-career attorney who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and interested in legal operations, knowledge management, and scalable legal solutions.
Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like:
Attorney Coordination & Content Governance
Partner with senior attorneys and subject matter experts to review and approve template and clause updates
Organize periodic reviews of legal templates and clauses to ensure ongoing accuracy and relevance
Harmonize clauses across different templates
Coordinate feedback from attorneys and incorporate approved changes into standardized language
Serve as a point of contact for questions related to approved templates and clause usage
Legal Knowledge Management
Organize and manage the company's repository of legal templates and clause libraries
Support consistency in legal drafting across the legal team
Assist in developing guidance or playbooks related to template usage and standard language
Help ensure attorneys are using current, approved versions of templates and clauses
Process & Continuous Improvement
Support legal operations initiatives related to contract standardization and efficiency
Collaborate with Legal Operations or other stakeholders on tools or systems used for template management
Identify and propose improvements to processes governing template updates and approvals
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (active or eligible to become active)
0-3 years of relevant legal experience (law firm or in-house)
Strong legal drafting and editing skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple updates and coordinate input from multiple stakeholders
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills
Experience working with commercial contracts or standard form agreements
Exposure to legal operations, contract lifecycle management (CLM), or legal knowledge management
Familiarity with contract management or document management systems
Interest in process improvement and scalable legal solutions
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Collaborative mindset and comfort working with senior attorneys
Ability to balance consistency with legal judgment
Proactive and solutions-oriented approach
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and comfortable learning new software tools.
Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance; Short Term Disability
Hospitalization Coverage
Direct Deposit
Weekly Pay Periods
Training and Development Programs
401k
Referral Program
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Employee Type: Contract
Location: Tualatin, OR, US
Pay Range: $70 - $75 per hour