Paralegal

TEKsystems•New York, NY

4d•$45 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

- Lead legal support for workforce reduction (RIF): draft/review separation agreements, severance packages, termination letters, and related notices; ensure compliance with employment laws and applicable WARN requirements. - Review, draft, and negotiate contracts (vendor/partner agreements, grant terms, MOUs, service contracts) with clear risk controls on confidentiality, data privacy, IP, and indemnity. - Manage matter intake and inquiries from HR, managers, employees, union representatives, and external counsel; track deadlines, escalate risks, and maintain organized case files. - Maintain audit-ready records (privileged files, litigation holds, board minutes/resolutions), and generate reports to support audits, funder reviews, and compliance assessments. - Support policy updates and training (handbook, RIF procedures, document retention) and improve templates/playbooks to standardize workflows across the organization.

Requirements

Experience coordinating WARN-related notices and liaising with state agencies; familiarity with union/CBA processes is a plus.
Comfort managing privileged communications and coordinating with outside counsel on sensitive matters.
Nonprofit-specific knowledge: charitable registrations, grant conditions, donor restrictions, and board governance practices.
Tools proficiency: CLM platforms, DMS, e-signature (e.g., DocuSign/Adobe Sign), and Excel/BI for tracking and reporting.
Ability to educate non-legal stakeholders—convert legalese into concise training, FAQs, and step-by-step guidance.

Responsibilities

Lead legal support for workforce reduction (RIF): draft/review separation agreements, severance packages, termination letters, and related notices; ensure compliance with employment laws and applicable WARN requirements.
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts (vendor/partner agreements, grant terms, MOUs, service contracts) with clear risk controls on confidentiality, data privacy, IP, and indemnity.
Manage matter intake and inquiries from HR, managers, employees, union representatives, and external counsel; track deadlines, escalate risks, and maintain organized case files.
Maintain audit-ready records (privileged files, litigation holds, board minutes/resolutions), and generate reports to support audits, funder reviews, and compliance assessments.
Support policy updates and training (handbook, RIF procedures, document retention) and improve templates/playbooks to standardize workflows across the organization.