Legal Staff Paralegal in Portland, OR

Public Interest

Portland, OR

Legal Staff Paralegal in Portland, OR

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal at the reputed firm provides essential legal and administrative support to the legal team, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and supporting the organization's mission. Key responsibilities include:

- Drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents, such as contracts, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and grant agreements.
- Conducting legal research and compiling findings in a clear and concise format.
- Organizing and maintaining electronic and physical legal files.
- Assisting in the preparation of materials for board meetings, audits, or legal proceedings.
- Monitoring organizational compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Supporting internal training initiatives on legal best practices.
- Participating in internal reviews and audits.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Experience in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field is required.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Paralegal is mandatory.
- Experience with contracts is required.
- Experience with Labor and Employment laws is highly desired.
- Candidates should possess strong legal research and writing skills.
- Experience in drafting legal documents is necessary.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
To ensure the safety of colleagues, members, and communities, the reputed firm mandates that all employees, including remote employees, contractors, interns, and new hires, be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, as supported by state and federal public health officials. All new hires must provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption before their hire date.

Work Location and Travel Requirements:
The reputed firm operates as a 100% remote organization. Work-from-home requirements include:

- The ability to work independently and efficiently from a home office environment.
- High-speed internet service.
- A distraction-free workplace is necessary.
- Travel may be required to support member organizations on-site based on business requirements.

Salary Information:
The typical offer range for the Paralegal role is from the minimum to the midpoint, with the midpoint representing the average pay in a national market scope for this position. The midpoint salary is $87,767. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors directly relevant to this position, including skills, knowledge, training, responsibility, experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The reputed firm is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. The organization strives to build a team representing various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, benefiting its staff, mission, and the communities it serves. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, the reputed firm does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital or civil union status, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs.