Senior Paralegal

Novogradac & Company LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote options

Competitive salaries

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking a Senior Paralegal in the Legal & Risk Department to prepare and review legal documents, conduct legal research, and oversee data retention guidelines. The role supports internal and external communications about legal documents and contracts and may be based in multiple U.S.

locations or offered remote/hybrid arrangements depending on needs. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related area with at least 10 years of experience, or an equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and 10+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Law degree or Paralegal certification highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to interpret complex policies and law.
• Excellent attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proficiency in prioritizing a fast-paced workload and handling multiple priorities.
• Strong problem solving/analysis skills and customer service orientation.
• Advanced Excel skills and general computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review, revision, and drafting of legal documents for company-wide units, including contracts, NDAs, board resolutions and related documents.
• Maintain prompt communication and responses to internal and external inquiries about legal documents and contracts.
• Identify risks and propose mitigations; negotiate with client/third party procurement as appropriate.
• Provide legal research and support to company attorneys as assigned.
• Manage annual company-wide engagement data retention/purging procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Law degree/Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.
• Perform clerical/administrative duties such as maintaining department files and trackers, scheduling appointments, providing information to callers, composing routine correspondence, and reading and routing incoming mail.
• Maintain records of outside counsel and other legal department expense invoices, process invoices pursuant to the company’s accounts payable procedures.
• Under supervision of attorney, manage process of responding to subpoenas and requests for documents and coordinate with outside counsel as required.
• Provide support to Legal & Risk Department on other legal projects as assigned.
• Organize, maintain, and update legal document templates and forms for company-wide business units including but not limited to engagement letters, standard letters, NDAs, and request forms.
• Organize, maintain, and update legal department files systems, including NovieNet and secure drive, in a logical and systematic manner.

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in related area plus a minimum of 10 years of work experience, and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• Law degree/Paralegal certification highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in particular the ability to interpret complex policies and law and translate them clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive work-related information.
• Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.
• Strong problem solving/analysis skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (prefer advanced skill in Excel).
• Accounting acumen a plus.
• Able to work additional hours, nights and/or weekends on occasion as needed.

Why work with us?

We are proud to offer: Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions Flexible working hours and work arrangements Remote and hybrid opportunities Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities The benefits of joining our team Strong growth opportunities Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration Dress for your day policy Resources of a national firm Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Compensation: $71,000 to $96,000 depending on experience.

More is possible if experience dictates.

Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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