New York Hall of Science · 5 hours ago
Senior Paralegal
Queens, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $90K/yr
7+ years expThe New York Hall of Science is a leader in the science museum field, inspiring millions through innovative STEM learning. The Senior Paralegal will provide advanced support to the General Counsel's office, managing legal projects and ensuring compliance with legal standards while protecting the museum's interests.
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Responsibilities
Contract Review and Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including vendor contracts, and corporate sponsorship deals, among others
Intellectual Property Management: Manage the museum’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademark registration, copyright, and use clearance for publications, exhibitions, and digital content
Compliance & Governance : Assist with the museum's compliance programs, including filings and registrations, record management, and governance policy development and management
Litigation Support : Assist with managing litigation and disputes, including coordinating with outside counsel and overseeing document discovery
Policy Development : Collaborate with the General Counsel to develop, update, and implement internal legal policies and procedures
Governance & Board Relations: Support the Board of Trustees and its committees by maintaining and assisting with board records
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
7+ years of experience as a paralegal
Ability to support the implementation of legal procedures and regulations applicable to non-profit organizations
Legal research and drafting contract drafting skills
Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw) and case/document management systems
Familiarity with Google Suite and other productivity software for collaboration and document management
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
A strategic thinker able to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Skilled communicator, adept at building relationships and working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels
The employee must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for up to 8 hours a day with appropriate breaks
The role requires the frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment
The employee must have the visual ability to perform extensive computer work for long periods, including reading and analyzing data on a computer screen
The role requires communicating clearly and effectively in written and verbal forms
Preferred
A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
Non-profit, museum, or cultural institution experience
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits
Pension plan and 401k plan
Free life insurance coverage
Paid vacation and sick leave
13 paid holidays off
Flexible work schedules
Employee Assistance Program
Free onsite parking
Company
New York Hall of Science
NYSCI was founded at the 1964–65 World’s Fair and has evolved into New York’s center for interactive science, serving a half million........
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alyssa-Kristine Whu
Manager of Family Learning and Community Partnerships
Christopher Ebe
Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer (CMBDO)
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