International Senior Paralegal

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Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA, United States
Full-time

The International Senior Paralegal assists attorneys in providing highly specialized legal services on complex and/or high value matters to advance TNC priorities and appropriately manage risk.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Supports and coordinates complex and/or high value transactions and contracts, regulatory compliance filings, litigation management or other specialized legal areas.
  • Ensures legal commitments, TNC policies and procedures, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
  • Collects and manages official corporate legal files, in electronic and paper form.
  • Drafts and revises complex legal documents for review by attorney.
  • Independently drafts well-written memoranda, correspondence, and transaction documents and revises as necessary.
  • Initiates and completes financial and accounting forms related to legal matters, and ensures that such forms comply with TNC policies and procedures.
  • Assists business unit staff with preparation of project approval packages.
  • Independently interacts and coordinates with assigned business unit staff and outside parties.
  • Supervises and/or provides guidance and training to less experienced paralegals, legal support staff, and volunteers.
  • May assist TNC attorneys in trainings for legal and business unit staff.
  • May have significant financial responsibility, including budget development and limited budget management authority; authorizes check requests, wire instructions and travel arrangements.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of combined legal and administrative experience
Skills/Experience: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Equivalent qualifications acquired through coursework and/or related job experience that demonstrates assumption of significant responsibilities for supporting and coordinating complex or specialized legal work.
  • Written and spoken fluency in English and either Spanish or Portuguese.
  • Experience working across cultures.
  • Experience conducting research on the Internet and in other legal resources.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

  • Written and spoken fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
  • Knowledge of HotDocs or other document automation technology.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Experience with international legal transactions.
  • Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
  • Supervisory experience.
Compensation/Benefits: 

The salary for this position is $56,000 per year.

How to Apply: 

https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_...

Job Function: 
Legal Services

Organization Info

Nature Conservancy

Overview
Headquarters: 
Arlington, VA, United States
Website: 
nature.org
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1954
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Science / Technology
Mission: 

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.

How do we achieve this mission and vision?

Through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 600 scientists, all of whom impact conservation in 69 countries.

With the help of our many partners, from individuals and governments to local nonprofits and corporations.

By using a non-confrontational, collaborative approach and staying true to our five unique core values.

That's how The Nature Conservancy has done more than anyone else to advance conservation around the world since our founding in 1951.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 11 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 10 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Nature Conservancy
industry: 
Nonprofit