Contracts Paralegal

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Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA, United States
Full-time

The Contracts Paralegal assists attorneys and other paralegals in providing legal services to advance TNC priorities and appropriately manage risk.

Areas of Responsibility: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS        

Under supervision of a TNC attorney, the Contracts Paralegal assists in providing legal services for assigned programs and ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC’s mission, authority, policies, and procedures.  S/he is able to effectively articulate basic legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE        

  • Assists TNC attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, managing transactional files, preparing regulatory compliance filings, managing litigation or other legal areas.
  • Attends attorney-client meetings and calls and prepares summaries of discussions and monitors performance of deliverables.
  • Manages official corporate legal files, in electronic and paper form.
  • Drafts routine contracts, correspondence and other legal documents for attorney.
  • Assists with financial and accounting forms related to legal matters.
  • Prepares check requests, expense reports and wire instructions for authorization by attorney.
Skills/Experience: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS        

  • Associate’s degree in paralegal studies OR equivalent qualifications acquired through coursework and/or relevant work experience.
  • Experience conducting research on the Internet and in other legal resources.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE         

  • Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Relevant legal experience - contracts administration.
  • Knowledge of SharePoint. 
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: 
Nov 2 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 3 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Nature Conservancy
industry: 
Nonprofit