Paralegal

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

BRC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its Legal and Compliance Department. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Paralegal will help build and support the department’s operations, processes, and infrastructure. The role focuses primarily on corporate legal matters, entity management, contract administration, and regulatory research.

Working with the General Counsel and colleagues across the organization, the Paralegal will help ensure legal documents, contracts, and related processes are managed accurately, efficiently, and consistently across BRC’s departments and programs. The position calls for strong organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, collaboration, initiative, and a hands-on approach to a broad range of responsibilities.

The role is primarily performed in a professional office environment, with regular computer use and handling of confidential and sensitive information. Occasional interaction with external parties may be required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Political Science, or a related field.
• Must be a Notary or willing to become a Notary.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a paralegal, legal support, legal operations, compliance, or related role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the 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 organizing, reviewing, tracking, executing, and maintaining 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.
• Assist with corporate entity management, including maintaining entity records, organizational documents, registrations, filings, and related corporate records.
• Help coordinate the preparation, collection, and maintenance of corporate governance and entity compliance documents.
• Assist with administration and tracking of insurance claims, including collecting supporting documentation and communicating with relevant departments and programs, insurance brokers, and appointed counsel.
• Maintain accurate 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 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 with professionalism, discretion, and appropriate care.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for a spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• Minimum of 3 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 (FSAs) 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