Corporate Paralegal

ACTION-Housing, Inc.

Job Location:

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As Pittsburghs largest non-profit developer ACTION-Housing exists to help people improve their lives by offering quality affordable housing. We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients to achieve more self-sufficient lives. Since 1957 weve assisted a wide array of populations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania focusing on those generally underserved by traditional services including senior citizens veterans individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities individuals on the autism spectrum and youths who have aged out of foster care.

To further our mission we are looking for aCorporate Paralegal.

JOB SUMMARY

The Corporate Paralegal will serve as the primary legal support professional to the General Counsel. This role requires a resourceful detail-oriented individual who can independently manage contracts maintain corporate entities and assist with a wide range of legal and administrative responsibilities. This position is critical to ensuring the efficiency organization and effectiveness of the agencys legal operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Contract Management
- Assist with development and implementation of contract lifecyle management system
- Track key contract terms obligations deadlines and renewals
- Coordinate contract approvals and execution processes
- Assist with contract negotiations and drafting documents
Corporate Entity Management
- Maintain corporate records minute books and governance documents for corporate entities
- Prepare and file annual reports and other state or regulatory filings
- Coordinate board of directors and member meetings including preparation of agendas resolutions and minutes
- Manage entity databases and ensure accuracy of organizational records
- Assist with winding down corporate entities
Compliance and Regulatory Support
- Support the development implementation and monitoring of corporate compliance programs
- Conduct research on applicable laws
- Assist with internal audits risk assessments and policy updates
- Track and ensure timely completion of required filings and certifications
General Legal Support
- Assist with litigation management including document collection organization and coordination with outside counsel
- Manage legal department calendars deadlines and document repositories
- Assist in the development and maintenance of legal templates

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree required
At least three years of relevant experience required

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of contract principles and procedures and corporate governance
Superior attention to detail
Excellent collaboration communication and organizational skills
Ability to coordinate complex tasks with multiple stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General office environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

EEO CLAUSE

ACTION-Housing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.