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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities · 1 month ago

Paralegal and Administrative Specialist

Washington, DC, Washington, DC, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute focused on advancing equitable policies. They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal and Administrative Specialist to support the Executive Vice President, Legal Department and Administration, combining legal support with administrative responsibilities in corporate governance and compliance.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Support the Executive Vice President, Legal Department and Administration in standing up a risk management committee representing multiple departments across the organization and collaborate with members to move work forward between meetings

Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal use in decision-making processes for the Executive Vice President, Legal Department and Administration and CBPP’s risk management committee

Coordinate with internal departments to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met

Maintain and organize corporate records, legal files, compliance documentation, and legal databases and track regulatory deadlines to support compliance efforts for the organization

Assist with corporate governance matters, including prepping materials for board resolutions, writing meeting minutes, and other governance needs

Support the Executive Vice President, Legal Department and Administration in Union relations activities, preparation, and follow-up

Assist with drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contracts with Senior Manager of Contracts and Compliance, NDAs, MOUs, and other legal documents

Provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Vice President, Legal and Administration by managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling sensitive scheduling conflicts

Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence for the Executive Vice President, Legal Department and Administration to leverage in meetings and communications

Coordinate with internal stakeholders across departments and external counsel for meetings and to attain relevant information for work

Assist with departmental budgeting, invoice processing, and vendor coordination

Assist with managing complex, cross functional risk management and compliance projects

Perform other job-related duties within the role’s scope as assigned to support the team’s goals

Qualification

Corporate lawContract managementComplianceLegal researchMicrosoft Office SuiteProject managementProactive attitudeAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal administration, or related field

Minimum of five years of experience in corporate legal and administrative support role and at least two years of experience supporting executive or C-suite staff

Strong understanding of corporate law, contract management, and compliance

Experience in a corporate legal department or in-house counsel environment

Demonstrated attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness

Strong research skills

Strong project management skills and proven organizational skills with a focus on document management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal management software, document management software (e.g., SharePoint), and e-signature platforms

Effective self-starter with a proactive attitude and the ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with little supervision

High level of discretion/confidentiality and ability to demonstrate sound business judgment when performing assigned duties

Commitment to CBPP's mission of helping build a nation where everyone has the resources they need to thrive and share in the nation's prosperity, and to advancing equity and inclusion through CBPP's communications work