Paralegal II Regulatory Compliance

Kentucky Housing Corporation•Frankfort, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides complex administrative and professional legal support services to attorneys in the Legal Department. It involves preparing legal documents requiring advanced knowledge, updating contracts and grant agreements, serving as backup to the Bankruptcy Paralegal, and assisting with ad hoc projects. The role requires interaction across all levels of the corporation with internal clients and external parties, using discretion and independent judgment. Additionally, the position is responsible for researching, preparing policy recommendations, and communicating regulatory changes to departments, assisting in the implementation of programmatic changes. It also coordinates the corporate vendor management program as directed by the General Counsel.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal housing programs, laws and regulations
Knowledge of grant programs/compliance monitoring
Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel
Knowledge of basic rules of grammar and business writing
Knowledge of basic mathematic principles
Skill in collecting, analyzing and evaluating data
Skill in dealing with a diverse group of external and internal contacts at all levels
Skill in analyzing problems and reaching solutions
Skill in developing, implementing and coordinating policies and procedures
Ability to plan and organize work activities
Ability to prepare reports
Ability to present ideas effectively
Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information
Ability to develop work plans and implement projects independently
Ability to work in unsupervised environment
Knowledge of MS Office Suite products
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people, including external contacts as well as cross-departmental teams
Ability to work in a team and as an individual to gain consensus
Ability to multitask
Ability to deal effectively with conflict
Ability to work well under high pressure situations
Ability to plan and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
Strong analytical skills, including problem-solving and attention to detail
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university or equivalent.
More than three years, up to and including five years of related experience.
Working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.
Paralegal II: Position requires more than three years’ experience working in an attorney’s office with a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies.
Without a paralegal degree, position requires a minimum of five (relevant) or seven (total) years’ experience working in an attorney’s office.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ANALYST: POSITION REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN POLICY, REGULATION, AND/OR LEGAL ANALYSIS.
MUST HAVE DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE READING, ANALYZING, AND INTERPRETING STATUTORY AND REGULATORY LANGUAGE.
MUST HAVE ABILITY TO ORGANIZE AND TRACK RAPIDLY-CHANGING DATA AND TO COMMUNICATE THOSE CHANGES TO KHC STAFF.
Written Communication: Can write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Has the ability to get messages across that have the desired effect.
Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Ethics and Values: Adheres to the corporate values of respect, commitment, and integrity.
Organizational and Priority Setting Skills: Sets goals and objectives; identifies roadblocks; uses time effectively and efficiently and can handle uncertainty and cope with change.
Initiative: Effectively completes assigned tasks, seeks additional opportunities, and continuously strives to improve skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of housing policy, mortgage banking and loan servicing preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of complex administrative and paralegal tasks in support of the Legal department.
Prepares legal documents that require advanced legal knowledge of specific subject areas.
Prepares and updates contracts and grant agreements.
Serves as backup to the Bankruptcy Paralegal.
Assists with ad hoc projects and requests.
Interacts across all levels with internal clients and external parties, using discretion and independent judgment.
Communicates with outside counsel and others as needed.
Performs other duties and complete special projects as assigned by Manager/Sr. Paralegal or General Counsel.
Reviews and communicates the impact of various legislation and regulations related to vendor management and other corporate programs to ensure compliance.
Delivers effective advice on regulatory compliance requirements for various departments and provides guidance in establishing day to day regulatory compliance controls.
Assists departments in designing and implementing changes to business policies, processes and procedures as relates to vendor management and other regulatory requirements.
Assists departments in disseminating written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
Assesses compliance and operational risks; develops risk management strategies for vendor management and other program compliance.
Assists departments in monitoring vendors for compliance with corporate vendor management policies.