Paralegal

Bowery Residents Committee • Manhattan, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

BRC is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Paralegal to join its Legal and Compliance Department. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role will help build and support the department’s operations, processes, and infrastructure. The Paralegal will primarily focus on corporate legal matters, entity management, contract administration, and regulatory research, working with the General Counsel and colleagues across the organization to manage legal documents, contracts, and related processes accurately and consistently.

The role involves supporting contract workflows and records, maintaining corporate entity and governance documentation, administering insurance claims and litigation-related records, conducting legal and regulatory research, and preparing and organizing legal materials. The successful candidate will be organized, communicative, detail-oriented, able to exercise sound judgment, and willing to take a hands-on approach to a broad range of responsibilities. The position is primarily performed in a professional office environment, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office and working hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Political Science, or a related field.
• Notary or willingness to become a Notary.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in a paralegal, legal support, legal operations, compliance, or related role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally and effectively with colleagues across multiple departments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently on assigned responsibilities while exercising appropriate judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and use legal, document management, and other relevant systems.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive legal, personnel, and organizational information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited paralegal program.
• Experience with corporate legal matters, contract management, corporate records, insurance claims, or regulatory research.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, healthcare, housing, human services, or other regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the organization, review, tracking, execution, and maintenance of contracts and other legal and regulatory documents.
• Coordinate with internal departments to facilitate contract workflows and ensure timely execution and retention of documents.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized contract management processes and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen document management practices, and improve coordination between Legal and other departments.
• Maintain entity records, organizational documents, registrations, filings, and related corporate records.
• Help coordinate the preparation, collection, and maintenance of documents related to corporate governance and entity compliance.
• Assist with administration and tracking of insurance claims, including collecting supporting documentation and communicating with internal departments and programs, insurance brokers, and appointed counsel.
• Maintain accurate insurance claim records and follow up on outstanding documentation, deadlines, and requests.
• Track and review served court documents and help coordinate relevant stakeholders on related litigation matters.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research on issues relevant to BRC’s program operations and nonprofit status.
• Summarize research findings and assist the General Counsel in identifying relevant legal requirements, regulatory developments, and compliance considerations.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining legal memoranda, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other legal materials.
• Support the General Counsel on corporate legal and operational matters as they arise.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information professionally, discreetly, and with appropriate care.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for a spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• Minimum of three weeks of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• 403(b) retirement plan with BRC matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance and career development and training opportunities.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, transit, and childcare expenses.
• Free resources for legal, financial, and personal support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level