Paralegal

SCAN is a nonprofit health organization dedicated to improving care for older adults. The Paralegal position provides legal and administrative support to the Legal Department, assisting with drafting legal documents, project management, and maintaining organization within the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with drafting, proofreading, and editing of legal documents, including contracts and correspondence
• Serve as one of the contract management system administrators, utilizing the company contract management system
• Assist with the preparation of materials for presentations, meetings, and legal proceedings
• Assist with project management for Legal Department projects
• Maintain matters organized by triaging priorities, monitoring and updating status, documenting actions, tracking deadlines, maintain logs, and preparing reports
• Contribute to the team effort by performing other tasks and general administrative support as needed
• Coordinate and prepare meetings with internal and external clients as need Responsibilities may include agenda preparation, virtual or physical room set up, and general logistics to ensure a smooth participation experience
• Exercise independent problem-solving techniques to resolve administrative problems
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all matters
• Work collaboratively with other departments and outside counsel
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Assist in the development or improvement of templates, department-wide business processes, and policies and procedures
• Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• 0-3 years of related experience
• Performs work under direct supervision
• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• Technical expertise - Strong technical skills for functional area
• Problem Solving - Basic problem solving skills
• Communication - Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Oral and written communication skills
• Customer/client orientation
• Understanding of legal practices

Benefits

• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO) along with 11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement

Company Overview

Company H1B Sponsorship