Legal is screaming

[Pavel Pin]

Douglas got a voice message from Hilary:

Douglas, it's Hilary. Don't forget to call Marshall. Legal is screaming for the contract. I'll have a notary come to the office at lunch.

What is the meaning of "Legal is screaming"?

Source: The Thirteenth Floor 1999

 

[lingobingo]

The Legal Department is extremely anxious to have (figuratively, screaming for) the contract.