96 applicants

Company

Urban Strategies, Inc · 1 week ago

Paralegal

Missouri, United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for internal business units, addressing contract-related inquiries and escalating issues to the Vice President as needed.

Conduct initial contract reviews, assessing risks related to contract language, legal thresholds, and other criteria.

Ensure timely completion of all expense reports in accordance with USI’s deadlines.

Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from providing forms to execution and ongoing maintenance.

Build and maintain positive relationships with internal leadership to understand and support critical components of USI’s work.

Assist the Vice President in drafting contracts for partnerships and projects.

Support regular compliance calls with site leaders to ensure effective and efficient communication.

Proactively manage risk while exploring innovative solutions and techniques.

Assist in the submission and close-out of grants and contracts.

Correspond with grantor agencies to manage and resolve compliance issues.

Ensure annual reports are submitted at least thirty days before expiration.

Maintain, update, and organize both physical and electronic files.

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

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Required

3+ Years of related work experience

Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential information.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with colleagues at all levels of management and across diverse constituencies.

Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues to achieve desired results.

Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management abilities.

Understanding of legal language, principles, research methods, processes, and other related matters.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Ability to maintain work-life balance and prioritize self-care when necessary.

Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with culturally diverse individuals and communities.

Ability to work independently with initiative, while also thriving in a team environment to achieve shared goals.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to perform well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Discretion, good judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.