Senior Paralegal

Job Title: Senior Paralegal 

Job Reports to:  Deputy Chief Legal Officer
 

Department:   Legal
 

FLSA Status:  Salaried Exempt  
 

Schedule:  Monday – Friday / 37.5 hours weekly / in office 2 days a week

Remote work flexibility: however, this is not a full-time position, and you must work in the Nashville office two days per week, and live in the Middle TN area and not out of state. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:

Position Summary:

The Senior Paralegal will play a crucial role in supporting the association's regulatory, legislative and state board support initiatives. This position will involve a high level of collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure association tools and communication reflects current laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of legal procedures, legal research tools, excellent research skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to the association’s state board relations and legislative support departments.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on regulatory and legislative matters impacting the association and its members.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents, including contracts, legislative initiatives and relevant policies.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the accounting profession and the regulation of the      profession, providing timely updates and advice to internal stakeholders.
• Review federal agency enforcement actions, providing a compilation of relevant disciplinary actions.
• Review accountancy board websites, minutes and rule and regulation changes in order to update and revise internal databases.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and government agencies as needed to advance the association's objectives.
• Maintain a well-organized legal documentation system, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of critical information.
• Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the legal department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or paralegal  certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a regulatory, legislative, or association environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal research tools and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the legislative process and regulatory environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with legal research tools such as WestLaw or Lexis, including, ideally,      experience with AI-supported legal research.
• A proactive, collaborative team player with high ethical standards and professional integrity.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits we offer to full-time employees.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Numerous Voluntary Policies
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan (NASBA contributes 5.7% of employee’s salary)
• Flexible work plan benefit $100 monthly allowance. Parking paid on days in the office
• Holidays (13 days)
• Paid leave time - (prorated based on hire date and earned on an accrual basis)
• Vacation Leave (15 days)
• Sick Leave (12 days)
• Personal Days (3 days)
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dress for Your Day Casual Dress
• Some work from home is flexible; however, you must live in the Middle TN area and not out of state. This is not a full-time remote position, and you must work in the Nashville, TN office two days per week.

NASBA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, an education credential check, credit check, Global Watchlist and/or Government Watchlist.

Due to overwhelming interest in our organization, we are unable to accept faxed resumes or incoming calls regarding open positions. Only those matching the above job description will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at NASBA.