Senior Paralegal

Novogradac; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novogradac seeks a Senior Paralegal to support the Legal & Risk Department. The role involves preparing and reviewing legal documents, conducting research, and overseeing data retention guidelines.

Responsibilities include drafting contracts, responding to inquiries, negotiating with third parties as needed, and aiding attorneys across various matters. This position may be located in multiple U.S. cities or work hybrid/remote per business needs.

Qualifications

• Prepare and review legal documents for company-wide units.
• Conduct legal research to assist attorneys on diverse matters.
• Manage data retention and purging procedures as required.
• Draft correspondence regarding legal documents and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review, revise, and draft contracts, subpoenas, NDAs, and board documents.
• Respond promptly to internal and external inquiries about contracts.
• Identify risks and offer mitigation options within authority.
• Support attorneys with legal research and drafting activities.
• Oversee annual data retention and purging initiatives.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Contract management

Data retention

NDAs

Subpoena responses

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Dare to bring your unique perspective?

At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Position Summary

The senior paralegal is a position within the Legal & Risk Department which handles a variety of projects that support the department. This position will prepare and review legal documents, complete legal research, oversee data retention guidelines, as well as prepare communications for internal and external inquiries about legal documents and contracts.

The firm has one available position in either Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Cleveland, OH; Naples, FL; Malvern, PA; St. Louis, MO; OR Toms River, NJ. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions And Responsibilities

• Review, revision, and drafting of legal documents for company-wide business units, including but not limited to contracts, subpoena responses and objections, NDAs, board resolutions, insurance applications and related documents and correspondence.
• Maintain prompt communication and responses to internal and external inquiries regarding various legal documents and contracts presented to the Legal & Risk Department.
• In accordance with company and department guidance and checklists, identify risks, provide alternatives to mitigate issues and come to favorable resolutions. Conduct negotiations with client/third party procurement departments as appropriate and within designated authority level.
• Legal research and assistance to company attorneys as assigned.
• Manage and direct annual company-wide engagement data retention/purging procedures as needed.