Paralegal I

The 1199SEIU Benefit & Pension Funds provide comprehensive health, pension, and quality of life benefits to unionized workers represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. We are among the largest labor-management funds in the nation, covering 400,000 members and their families.

If you’re ready for the brightest career future, join us in this excellent opportunity to showcase your talents. We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal I (Contracts) for Legal – Admin our department.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support and assist the Legal Operations Department with contract administration for the 1199SEIU Funds
• Accurately log contracts and documents for review into the contract management system as needed
• Timely review requests for and accurately draft various contracts using the Funds’ approved templates and review and analyze revisions requested to the Funds’ template agreements
• Review and revise vendor contracts as assigned to ensure terms comply with Funds’ policies, procedures and contracting requirements
• Communicate with internal business owners regarding contracts and grants and accurately advise on contract terms and conditions, conduct follow-ups as necessary through to full execution
• Conduct legal web-based research and provide up-to-date information as needed
• Prepare monthly and annual metrics on a timely basis and generate ad-hoc reporting as needed
• Serve as primary contact and liaison between Legal Operations and the Fund’s Material Management Office and Internal Compliance departments and timely respond to inquiries for executed contracts
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent education preferred
• Minimum one (1) year contract review experience required; knowledge of grants, ERISA, and legal terminology preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Web-Based Applications/Software.
• Experience in the use of a contract management system a plus
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, vendors, and other professionals
• Ability to handle privileged, confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate and professional manner
• Excellent organizational skills, record keeping, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Proactive, organized, and have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information and issue spot
• Superior customer service and interpersonal skills

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent fully employer-paid comprehensive benefits package and talented professional colleagues. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.