Paralegal

About CLIA: 

CLIA is the world's largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice for the global cruise community. On behalf of its members, affiliates, and partners, CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment, promoting positive travel experiences for the more than 30 million passengers who have cruised annually. The CLIA community includes the world's most prestigious ocean, river, and specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and certified travel agent community; and widespread industry stakeholders, including ports & destinations, ship development, suppliers, and business services. CLIA represents 95% of the world’s ocean-going cruise capacity, as well as 54,000 travel agents, and 15,000 of the largest travel agencies in the world.? The organization's global headquarters are in Washington, DC, with regional offices located in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. 

Job Summary 

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is seeking a corporate paralegal for an immediate opening as Corporate Governance Liaison.? This position will provide support to CLIA’s Board of Directors, Global Executive Committee, and other committees on corporate governance matters and will report to CLIA’s Senior Vice President, Maritime Policy and secondarily to CLIA’s General Counsel, and will work with CLIA’s CEO, senior staff and leaders in national and international regional offices.  The individual will also interact with members of CLIA’s Board of Directors, committee members, and executives, as needed to perform their duties.  The position is for CLIA’s global headquarters in Washington D.C. 

Responsibilities: 

This position will involve the following responsibilities: 

• Attend Board of Director and CLIA committee meetings and promptly draft corporate minutes.  

• Responsible for assisting with the ongoing corporate maintenance for CLIA and its international affiliates in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia, including coordination of required meetings, corporate filing responsibilities, elections of officers, annual registrations, and any other reporting obligations pursuant to regional corporate Bylaws. 

• Research and gather factual information relative to the activities of CLIA’s Board of Directors and Global Executive Committee; coordinate required committee meetings in CLIA offices worldwide and provide general assistance to CLIA staff as needed.  

• Proactively keep the CLIA CEO and Global Executive Committee informed of potential non-compliance issues 

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• None 

Required Knowledge, Skills Abilities: 

• Superb attention to detail and the ability to exercise discretion and meet tight deadlines. 

• Able to work on a variety of projects with minimal supervision. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in writing.  

• Ability to work effectively as a team member.  

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  

• Willingness to accept tasks and projects outside the normal scope of basic responsibilities. 

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.?  

• At least four years of job-related work experience in corporate governance matters as a paralegal or legal assistant preferred.   

• Paralegal or legal assistant certification from ABA or other accredited program preferred but not required.  

Work Environment 

• This position is based in our Washington DC office with three to four days onsite. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

Required Travel 

• 10% - Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required in support of the CEO, Board of Directors, Global Executive Committee governance committee.  

Physical Requirements 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Reasonable Accommodation 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

EEO Statement 

CLIA 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.