Paralegal

Circle Surrogacy (www.CircleSurrogacy.com) is a growing domestic and international gestational surrogacy agency. We're looking for a PARALEGAL to play an integral role assisting our legal team in providing services for intended parents throughout their journey. Our paralegals are experienced in drafting contracts, reviewing and analyzing insurance contracts and policies, assisting intended parents in establishing their legal parentage rights, and learning in an ever changing and niche field of law of assisted reproductive technology. Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and an interest and/or experience in the field. 

What you’ll do: 

• Draft contracts, review and analyze insurance eligibility and policies
• Assist intended parents in establishing their legal parentage rights
• Conduct legal research, gather facts, and retrieve information on surrogacy law
• Make recommendations to attorneys and clients related to their parental journey
• Develop and maintain records system 
• Collaborate with legal team and peer group

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ experience as a paralegal  
• Effective communicator - communicates information clearly through both email and in-person/over video conference 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, where you can meet and exceed deadlines 
• Ability to prioritize your day and pivot when urgent matters arise  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite 

What are the benefits: 

• Personal fulfillment, as our products are directly helping clients on their journey to build families
• A competitive health plan that includes dental and vision
• 401(k) with match and a “take what you need” PTO policy  
• Tuition Assistance
• LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• The ability to work hybrid, in-office, or remote based on location 
• And much more! 

 What we value:

• Communication - Able to respond and exchange ideas clearly and effectively through writing, speaking, and presentations; share appropriate information to keep people informed; seen as approachable
• Teamwork - Values the opinions of others; assists others when needed; participates effectively as a member of a team; balances personal contributions and needs with those of other members of the team to achieve common objectives
• Problem Solving - Analyzes problems to identify probable causes; thinks of new possibilities; identifies critical issues and develops options for addressing them; able to incorporate other viewpoints as part of the process of developing solutions

North Star is an equal opportunity employer. We provide opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information and gender identity or expression. The law requires an employer to post notices describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and genetic information and gender identity or expression. Please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster to visit the “EEO is the Law” poster.