Paralegal

Job Description:

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Easterseals NH & VT team! Under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Business Process and Compliance, the Paralegal will perform complex, highly responsible and specialized support duties involving legal, compliance, contracting, document management and audit, in an efficient and transparent manner.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely and collaboratively with agency programs, departments and external vendors with document review, draft terms and collection of supporting documentation.

• Work with programs and departments to create a process of periodic audit of compliance with all laws, regulations and company policies and procedures

• Independently anticipate and identify potential process issues and create mitigation strategy.

• Maintain an organized document repository with clearly identified deadlines and upcoming expirations.

• Effectively and proactively communicate with agency stakeholders via transparent processes, providing communication of milestones deadlines and required actions to ensure follow through until completion.

• Participate in meetings as subject matter expert and contribute thoughtfully while maintaining a collaborative, growth mindset demeanor when addressing challenges and problem solving.

• Work with Finance Department to ensure revenue cycle management of each contract is compliant

• Design and implement efficient processes when intended for Agency-wide usage.

• Understand and manage criteria that may exclude an entity or individual from engagement with the agency.

• Issue litigation hold requests; collect and categorize all documents received.

• Respond to external party requests (general liability insurance, auditors, state agencies, etc.) and troubleshoot issues.

• Coordinate with agency insurance carriers to ensure proper coverage on pending litigation.

• Draft, review, and edit policies and other documents, according to Easterseals or State Agency procedures.

• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis upon request.

• Draft minutes for committee meetings (Risk, Compliance, 403(b) Investment, etc.)

• Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree, Bachelor's degree preferred

• Current Paralegal Certification

• Three (3) + years' related experience in a law firm, corporation, non-profit agency, or government agency

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and manage organized processes and systems, including planning, forecasting and follow through until completion

• Strong problem solving skills

• Experience managing contracts through all stages to include contract language and potential areas of risk or liability for the organization

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgement in making decisions and addressing problems

• Ability to work productively, independently, and creatively in an evolving environment

• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Smartsheet as well as willingness to learn state and Agency specific information technology systems

• Ability to work on site in Manchester, NH office, with allowance to work remotely up to two days per week

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

This is an on-site role based in Manchester, NH, with the option to work remotely up to two days per week.

Compensation: $66,000 - $70,000 annually, based upon experience and education.

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.

What's in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

• PTO begins accruing on your first day!

• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.

• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%

• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment

• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment

• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

To learn more about this role, please click on the blue "Apply Now" button below to submit your application. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Bill: www.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-bill/15min

Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact

Bill at 603.670.6817 or email wstavropoulos@eastersealsnh.org

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