Mayo Clinic · 11 hours ago
Paralegal - Development
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital, and they are seeking a Paralegal to provide guidance and assistance regarding legal matters affecting charitable activities and fundraising. The role involves managing a diverse workload, supporting attorneys, and engaging in relationship-building initiatives with benefactors.
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Responsibilities
Provides guidance and assistance to physicians, allied health staff, attorneys and other parties, internally and externally, with respect to legal matters affecting Mayo Clinic charitable activities and fundraising
Managing a large and diversified workload in support of attorneys and clients that requires strong decision-making capabilities, a high level of independent judgment and a good understanding of the organization and its business needs
Completing work at an advanced level with most work requiring limited attorney revision
Review of probate, estate/trust and tax matters and related court documents, correspondence from attorneys, advisors and benefactors, as well as historical information in the Development database related to vested financial interest
Preparing agreements such as charitable gift annuity contracts and calculations, gift agreements and deeds
Drafting letters to attorneys, trustees, estate contacts and benefactors
Completing documents, filings and forms as needed
Investigating facts, and inquiring about discrepancies in accountings
Reviewing charitable solicitation and gift annuity registrations
Assisting in managing disputes and real estate transactions
Facilitating and presenting on relevant subject matters to internal and external audiences
Conducting legal research and performing other duties as needed
Maintaining databases, automating work tasks, generating reports and addressing inquiries from the managing attorney, external contacts, and internal clients
Supporting the Department of Development and engaging in relationship-building initiatives and benefactor stewardship, such as coordinating and hosting in-person meetings and or tours with benefactors, estate representatives, and their advisors
Operating under the guidance of the managing attorney, executive director and legal specialist
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal educational program with 3 years relevant legal experience
Bachelor's degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA certified program with 3 years relevant legal experience
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant legal experience
a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of laws, rules and regulations, and its processes
Possess strong problem-solving abilities, work collaboratively with legal staff, patients, consultants, allied health staff, and leadership
Proficiency in the English language, along with excellent writing and communication skills, is essential
Demonstrate exceptional organizational, and interpersonal relationship skills
Ingenuity, creativity, and self-motivation are needed to perform this job
Exhibit significant independent judgment with minimal direction and oversight, as well as excellent decision-making capabilities
Ability to self-direct, work independently, and manage multiple priorities is required in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to compose legal documents and demonstrate persuasion and negotiation skills
Exhibit competence in various technologies relevant to the role
Preferred
Working knowledge of business, employment, health law and litigation practice areas
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Company
Mayo Clinic
MayoClinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$399.05MKey Investors
The ALS AssociationNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeAmerican Heart Association
2025-12-04Grant· $0.95M
2024-09-24Grant· $12M
2023-07-26Grant
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