How to hire a Contract-Drafter

How to hire a contract-drafter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step contract-drafter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a contract-drafter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new contract-drafter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a contract-drafter, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine Employee vs Contractor Status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A contract-drafter's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, contract-drafters from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of contract-drafters.

   Type Of Contract-Drafter	Description	Hourly Rate
   Contract-Drafter	Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.	$15-29
   Truss Designer	A truss designer's major responsibility is to design layouts for floors and roofs. They work with architects and engineers to ensure the feasibility of new designs... Show More	$17-33
   Autocad Designer	Typically working in the construction and manufacturing industry, an AutoCAD designer specializes in designing and developing 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD software. It is their duty to coordinate with architects and engineers to discuss ideas and project needs, create and prepare designs for client approval, generate models through the AutoCAD software, and prepare progress reports and presentations for the clients... Show More	$19-36

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Autocad
   • Solidworks
   • Auto-Cad
   • R
   • Revit
   • Creo
   • BOM
   • Commercial Buildings
   • HVAC
   • As-Built Drawings
   • Engineering Drawings
   • Sketch
   • Construction Drawings
   • Mechanical Drawings

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the design history of 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings using PDM software.
   • Produce HVAC and plumbing drawings in AutoCADD MEP, complete mark ups, and create designs from rough sketches.
   • Develop elevations with horizontal and vertical section detail drawings.
   • Create detailed drawings of parts for manufacture with BOMs.
   • Create detailed drawings of parts for manufacture with BOMs, including sheet metal and plastic molding.
   • Experience with Intralink and PDM.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your contract-drafter job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A contract-drafter salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, contract-drafters' average salary in alabama is 37% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level contract-drafters earn 46% less than senior-level contract-drafters.
   • Certifications. A contract-drafter with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a contract-drafter's salary.

   Average contract-drafter salary

   $45,330yearly

   $21.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level contract-drafter salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated March 29, 2025

4. Writing a Contract-Drafter Job Description

   A good contract-drafter job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a contract-drafter job description:

   Contract-Drafter job description example

   Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture defined by The Gallagher Way, our set of shared values and guiding tenets. A culture driven by our people, over 30,000 strong, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures.
   Investment, Risk and Reinsurance
   Our sophisticated approach to risk helps clients free up capital. We work in close concert with investors, reinsurers, and insurers to manage the equation between risk and return. Blending advanced analytics with deep institutional knowledge, we reveal new opportunities to maximize performance.
   
   The Role
   Prepares draft contracts, endorsements, and other documents for clients and markets. Researches regulations and other industry requirements impacting reinsurance contracts, as needed. Discusses contract issues with broker teams. Facilitates the brokers' negotiation of contract language and liaises with clients and markets, as needed. Assists with Contracts Department Business Plan Strategic Objectives/Action steps, in coordination with Executive Management Team. Maintains contract and correspondence files, in accordance with corporate guidelines. Works with contracts administrative staff, brokers, reinsurers and clients to ensure timely execution of reinsurance contracts. Provides peer-to-peer document review, training, and oversight for less experienced Contracts Department colleagues, as may be assigned by Executive Management. Documents the status and abstracts the content of contracts in the firm's document tracking systems. Required:
   Bachelors degree 7 years of previous industry related experience required.
   Desired:
   Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and at least eight years (five years with Juris Doctor) in a contract writing department of a reinsurance broker, reinsurance underwriter, or ceding company is required. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point. Experience with document management and workflow systems would be a plus. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reinsurance contracts for various lines and programs is essential. Must understand and assimilate industry developments (such as the emergence of new lines of insurance, reinsurance structures, regulations, business processes, etc.) as they arise. Excellent writing skills required. Must be a skilled and an effective negotiator. Looking for an individual who can effectively present information to, and respond to questions from, managers, clients, and customers. Provides peer-to-peer document review and training as may be assigned by the Executive Management Team.
   U.S. Eligibility Requirements:
   Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered Must be 18 years of age or older or must demonstrate legal capacity to enter a contract Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Gallagher hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Gallagher will require proof of work authorization Must be willing to execute Gallagher's Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disclosure Gallagher offers competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) training programs, matching gift program, and more.
   Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, gender, gender identity / expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find contract-drafters for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your contract-drafter job on Zippia to find and recruit contract-drafter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with contract-drafter candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new contract-drafter

   Once you have selected a candidate for the contract-drafter position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new contract-drafter. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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