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 for Legal – Admin our department.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support and assist theLegal Operations Department with contract drafting, negotiation, and administration for the 1199SEIU Funds
• Identify inconsistencies in contracts and deviations from the Funds’ required/preferred contract terms, propose/draft contract language and escalate potential risks or discrepancies to Contract Supervisor
• Timely review requests for and accurately draft various contracts, including but not limited to, using the Funds’ approved templates and review and analyze revisions requested to the Funds’ template agreements
• Review and revise vendor contracts (with a focus on hotel/event, professional consulting, training program, and facility operations/services) as assigned to ensure terms comply with Funds’ policies, procedures andcontracting requirements
• Communicate with internal business owners regarding contracts and grants and accurately advise on contract terms and conditions, conduct follow
• ups as necessary through the contract process to full execution
• Conduct targeted legal and regulatory research to support contract negotiations and compliance with applicable laws and industry standards
• Accurately submitcontracts and documents for review into the contract management system and provide back-up coverage for the signature coordinator role in the contract approval and execution process as needed
• Prepare monthly and annual contract reports and metrics on a timely basis to inform and effectuate identification of trends, and generate ad-hoc reports including those to support strategic decision-making
• Serve as the primary liaison between Legal Operations, Fund’s Procurement teams, and Internal Compliance, ensuring timely and accurate responses 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 contract terminology
• Experience with full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and renewal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Web
• Based Applications/Software; familiarity with e-signature platforms (e.g., Ironclad, Dropbox Sign, DocuSign, Adobe Sign)
• Experience in the use of a contract management system preferred
• 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 andsensitive information in an appropriate and professional manner in accordance with the applicable Fund policies; experience reviewing/negotiating data privacy terms (e.g., HIPAA, PHI, PII) in vendor contracts preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, record keeping, attention to detail, andtime management skills
• Proactive, organized, and have the ability to multitask, 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. For consideration and to apply, please visit us at https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=NBF1199&cws=41&rid=11227. Please mention you saw this ad in Idealist. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.