Legal Assistant

HADASSAH ZIONIST ORG•New York, NY

About The Position

The Legal Assistant position is expected to provide general support for the legal department including compliance and recordkeeping functions of the department, working collaboratively with colleagues in the legal department and across departments of Hadassah.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a law-related field, non-profit organization, or other professional office environment
Experience managing corporate books and records

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 conduct 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