Senior Paralegal (Non Profit) Manhattan

Essential Responsibilities

• Cook up meetings with the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and agency staff and external parties, as necessary.
• Maintain Legal Department files and databases.
• Track Legal Department budget expenses and process payment of invoices.
• Draft minutes of meetings, as requested by CLO.
• Aid CLO in contract administration to ensure efficient review of agency contracts and conduct fact-finding so that the CLO can offer legal guidance as needed.
• Aid CLO in governance matters, including preparing for Board meetings.
• Aid CLO in supporting the Human Resources Department in various employment, retirement, benefits, and union matters.
• Aid CLO in insurance, safety, risk management and litigation.
• Aid CLO in compliance, privacy, data security and regulatory matters and liaise with Corporate Compliance and Information Technology Departments as necessary.
• Liaise with Real Property Department in landlord/tenant matters and negotiations, dispute resolution, and real estate transactions.
• Liaise with other Program and Administration Departments as required to ensure that matters requiring assistance of the Legal Department and requests for information from the Legal Department are prioritized and handled appropriately.
• Aid CLO in preparing presentations and materials for various meetings.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve legal administration workflows and document templates to drive efficiency and consistency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Paralegal Certificate required; Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Several years of work experience as a paralegal in a law firm required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and other technology platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinker, curious and proactive.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage time and tasks independently, problem-solve and multiple projects simultaneously.
• High ethical standards with a commitment to integrity, accountability, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and legal principles.
• Collaborative and congenial with staff in the organization, Board members, external counsel and agency partners.
• Demonstrated interest in working at a mission-driven not-for-profit organization, particularly with a commitment to social justice.

Additional Information

• BENEFITS
• Low cost, quality Medical Insurance
• 403(b) 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance