Paralegal

Easterseals NH & VT; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability

PTO accrual

Holidays

403(b) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH & VT in Manchester, NH seeks a Paralegal to support legal, compliance, insurance, and policy matters under the COO. The role offers a high level of confidentiality and interaction with Executives and External Counsel.

Responsibilities include document review, maintaining secure file systems, drafting policies, and supporting litigation holds. Requires strong communication and 3+ years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in a law firm, corporation, non-profit, or government setting.
• Current Paralegal Certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executives and external attorneys with document review and coding.
• Maintain secured internal site for legal/compliance matters and organize case files.
• Issue litigation hold requests and categorize documents received.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers on pending litigation and ensure proper coverage.
• Draft and edit policies per Easterseals or state procedures.
• Meet with executives, attorneys, investigators, and other professionals.
• Draft minutes for committee meetings.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Independent work

Computers/MS Office

Education

Paralegal Certification

Associates degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Easterseals NH & VT team! This role involves performing complex and specialized support duties relating to legal, compliance, insurance, and policy matters, under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer. The successful candidate will provide administrative assistance to Executives and External Counsel for highly sensitive, confidential, and privileged matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist Executives and external attorneys with document review, including uploading, organizing, searching, and coding documents in secured internal site.
• Maintain secured internal site for legal and compliance matters; prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, emails transcripts, pleadings, and other items.
• Issue litigation hold requests; collect and categorize all documents received.
• Respond to external party requests (general liability insurance, auditors, state agencies, etc.) and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with agency insurance carriers to ensure proper coverage on pending litigation.
• Review contracts and gather and maintain necessary documents to ensure compliance with HR, IT, and insurance requirements.
• Meet with executives, attorneys, investigators, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Draft, review, and edit policies and other documents, according to Easterseals or State Agency procedures.
• Assist SVP of Organizational Culture and Policy with maintenance of PolicyCo platform.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis upon request.
• Draft minutes for committee meetings (Risk, Compliance, 403(b) Investment, etc.)
• Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree, bachelor's degree preferred
• Current Paralegal Certification
• Three (3) + years' related experience in a law firm, corporation, non-profit agency, or government agency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgement in making decisions and addressing problems
• Ability to work productively, independently, and creatively in an evolving environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn state and Agency specific information technology systems
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

This is an on-site role based in Manchester, NH, with the option to work remotely up to two days per week.

Compensation: $66,000 to $70,000 based on experience, degree, and certifications.

Hours: This is a full-time, salaried position.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays - includes a floating holiday of your choice
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

EOE