Animal Care Centers of NYC · 6 hours ago
Paralegal & Compliance Analyst
Headquarters, New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$31.25/hr - $31.25/hr
2+ years expAnimal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) is one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the country, taking in more than 20,000 animals each year. They are seeking a full-time Paralegal & Compliance Analyst to support the General Counsel and perform a variety of legal and administrative tasks that facilitate the legal department.
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Responsibilities
Case management and support: track litigation, manage case calendar and deadlines, file and retrieve court documents in person and electronically using New York State eCourts and Federal (PACER) efiling systems
Draft and prepare legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, correspondence, compile discovery materials, and other related administrative duties
Monitor and document legal compliance with state and local laws, including comprehensive animal shelter standards under New York State law, and New York City Local Law 97, including, but not limited to, conducting on-site shelter visits, consultations with staff and other professionals, analyzing legal documents, preparing detailed reports and providing analysis to ensure organizational compliance
Manage FOIL request responses (e.g. compile responsive records, redact private and exempt information)
Conduct legal research relating to relevant laws, regulations, precedents, and other legal questions
Assist with contract review, analysis, drafting, and updating legal agreements
Assist with contract management, i.e. tracking deadlines, deliverables, compliance, and recordkeeping
Assist with registration, renewal, and maintenance of various permits and licenses required for shelter operations and adoption events
Manage responses to civil subpoenas and law enforcement requests for records and information
Coordinate with relevant departments to run custom database reports using specialized software
Attend various hearings, depositions, meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, and other events as needed. Evening court appearances will occasionally be needed
Office management, record keeping and filing, and other administrative duties as directed
Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
2-3 years of Paralegal and/or Compliance Analyst experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe including ability to scan, format, edit and redact .DOC and .PDF files
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Acute attention to detail, superior writing skills
Able to work independently, multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Paralegal certification preferred
Ability to learn quickly and navigate ACC's animal records database
Strong and confident communicator in person and on the phone
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and assist with legal issues across all areas of the organization
Benefits
Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay
Great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium
401K and Pension
Life Insurance
On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks
Periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities
Loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)
Company
Animal Care Centers of NYC
ACC of NYC is a nonprofit organization that offers animal sheltering, adoption services, and community animal welfare programs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase