Paralegal

Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America in New York, seeks a Paralegal to provide high-level support across regulatory, corporate, and compliance matters within the Legal Department.

The role focuses on maintaining corporate books and records, assisting with filings, and managing contracts, insurance, and governance materials for Hadassah and its affiliates. A background in non-profit law and paralegal certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years paralegal experience in corporate or compliance.
• Paralegal certification required.
• Experience managing corporate books and records.

Responsibilities

• Manage municipal, state, federal and international regulatory compliance efforts.
• Conduct and assist with legal research projects.
• Prepare corporate books and records, including minutes, resolutions, and certificates for Hadassah and its related entities and affiliates, and conducting archival research for all Hadassah entities.
• Assist with annual filing requirements and regulations regarding Hadassah’s tax-exempt status and other compliance requirements.
• Maintain agreement templates and policies of the legal department.
• Assist in managing Hadassah’s portfolio of trademarks, including clearance, registrations, renewals, monitoring and enforcement.
• Prepare and assist with government reports, filings and registrations.
• Assist with management and organization of contract files and electronic records.
• Assist with preparing board and committee meeting materials.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Job description

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Paralegal

Full Time Regular Professional New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Hadassah is seeking a Paralegal to join its Legal Department and provide high-level support across a broad range of legal, compliance, and organizational matters.

This role will contribute to the effective administration of regulatory requirements, corporate records, insurance matters, legal documentation, and key departmental initiatives that support the organization’s operations and mission

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with municipal, state, federal and international regulatory compliance efforts.
• Conduct and assist with legal research projects.
• Prepare and maintain corporate books and records, including minutes, resolutions, and certificates for Hadassah and its related entities and affiliates, and conducting archival research for all Hadassah entities.
• Prepare and assist with annual filing requirements and regulations regarding Hadassah’s tax- exempt status, charitable solicitation licenses, and other compliance requirements.
• Maintain agreement templates and policies of the legal department.
• Assist in managing Hadassah’s portfolio of trademarks, including clearance, registrations, renewals, monitoring and enforcement.
• Prepare and assist with the completion of periodic government reports, filings and registrations.
• Assist with the management and organization of contract files, business records and electronically stored information.
• Assist with preparing board and committee meeting materials.
• Assist with preparation of certain legal agreement forms.
• Create and manage databases as may be required.
• Assist with maintaining Hadassah insurance policies, renewals, insurance certificate requests, and claims for the organization and its Chapters.
• Assist with scheduling meetings.
• Backup for Senior Legal Assistant and Senior Paralegal
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Education or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 to 5 years full time paralegal experience in house or with a major law firm in a corporate or compliance area.
• Paralegal certification required
• Experience managing corporate books and records.

Additional Qualifications

• Interest and enthusiasm for non-profit work.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, research skills, and organizational skills. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize matters.
• Collaborate with a diverse number of internal clients and outside business people.