Title: Paralegal
Reports to: Vice President of Compliance & Legal Affairs
Background: For over 40 years, Urban Strategies, Inc. has assisted residents and community stakeholders to design andimplement a wide range of transformative projects in distressedU.S. communities. Our mission is that all children and families will be stable and thriving.
Job Summary: The Paralegal with assist the Vice President of Compliance and Legal Affairs in ensuring the organization iscompliant with all federal, local, and/or private grantrequirements. The paralegal will provide clerical support, identify, and implement cross-functional process improvements, and develop strong working relationships with critical leadership in and outside of the organization. USI is a results-based organization, and we expect our employees to be equally results-driven in their approach to work.
Hours/Week: 40 hours per week with additional hours as needed
Salary: Commensurate with the experience of a candidate located in St. Louis, MO
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
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal studies or related fieldpreferred
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• 3+ Years of related work experience
• Some experience in Non-Profit organizations a plus
Skills and/or competencies required:
• 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.
Legal Statement
The above information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as anexhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.
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