Paralegal

Urban Strategies, Inc.• US,

6h•$65,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

For over 40 years, Urban Strategies, Inc. has assisted residents and community stakeholders to design and implement a wide range of transformative projects in distressed U.S. communities. Our mission is that all children and families will be stable and thriving. USI is a results-based organization, and we expect our employees to be equally results-driven in their approach to work. The Paralegal will assist the Vice President of Compliance and Legal Affairs in ensuring the organization is compliant with all federal, local, and/or private grant requirements. The Paralegal will provide clerical support, identify, and implement cross-functional process improvements, and develop strong working relationships with critical leadership in and outside of the organization. The Paralegal will also be responsible for working with and supporting a team of Regional Vice Presidents, ensuring alignment and collaboration across regions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal studies or related field
3+ Years of related work experience
Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential information, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate with colleagues clearly, concisely, and effectively at all levels of management, including a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve a desired result
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, processes, and other related matters
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Strong ability to maintain work/ life balance and prioritize self-care when necessary
Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse persons and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate
The ability to work independently and with initiative, combined with skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve shared goals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
Expert with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate preferred
Some experience in Non-Profit organizations a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as first point of contact to internal business units to answer contract-related inquiries and escalate as appropriate to Vice President
Conduct initial review of contracts in relation to risks stemming from contract language, internal legal thresholds, and other criteria
Ensure all expense reports are completed by USI’s deadline
Manage contract lifecycles from providing forms through contract execution and maintenance.
Establish positive working relationships with internal leadership to understand critical components of UI’s work.
Support in regular compliance calls with all site leaders to ensure effective and efficient communication.
Manage risk while pursuing innovative solutions or techniques
Assist with the submission and close-out of any grants or contracts
Correspond with grantor agencies to manage compliance issues
Ensure annual reports are filed thirty days prior to expiration
Maintain, update, and organize physical and electronic files
Other duties may be assigned