1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds · 9 hours ago
Paralegal I
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years exp1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds is seeking a Paralegal I to provide legal support and assist the Legal Operations Department. The role involves contract drafting, negotiation, and administration, along with conducting legal research and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Non ProfitRetirement
Responsibilities
Provide paralegal support and assist the Legal 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 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 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 submit contracts 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
Qualification
Required
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)
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 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, 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
Preferred
Paralegal Certificate or equivalent education preferred
Experience in the use of a contract management system preferred
Experience reviewing/negotiating data privacy terms (e.g., HIPAA, PHI, PII) in vendor contracts preferred
Company
1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds
The 1199SEIU Funds are among the strongest and largest labor-management funds in the nation, providing a range of comprehensive benefits to 400,000 working and retired healthcare industry workers — members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East — and their families.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.72MKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2023-04-10Grant· $3.72M
Leadership Team
Donna Rey
Executive Director & CEO
Recent News
Crain's New York Business
2023-12-22
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