Paralegal Legal Services

Casey Family Programs an Equal Opportunity Employer is the nations largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America. Founded in 1966 Casey Family Programs works in all 50 states the District of Columbia two territories and tribal nations to influence long-lasting improvements to the safety and success of children families and the communities where they live. Casey Family Programs values diversity equity inclusion anti-racism anti-discrimination and respect for individuals in the workplace. We encourage candidates with diverse lived experience and perspectives to apply.

Job Summary:

This position provides general paralegal support to the legal departments attorneys. The Paralegal will provide day-to-day management of records and subpoenas with oversight from Counsel; provide litigation support; draft legal documents and correspondence at Counsels request including the organizations contract and grant transactions; provide technical assistance and support in the organizations contracting process; conduct basic legal research and analysis for Counsel; and support other risk management functions of the department.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manages record keeping practices for the organization in consultation with Counsel. Researches and makes recommendations on and assists in overseeing records management guidelines and retention schedules to comply with licensing accreditation child welfare risk management and legal and business consultation with Counsel trains audits and advises other work units in connection with records retention and destruction obligations.
• Reviews evaluates and researches complex records requests including identifying and analyzing privacy and legal issues relating to the requests in order to provide recommendations to Counsel on how to respond. Responsible for internally tracking all requests redacting sensitive information and timely responding to requests.
• Internally tracks and documents all aspects of disputes claims investigations and discovery requests. Responsible for calendaring deadlines and file organization. Under the direction of Counsel responds to subpoenas manages litigation holds manages document review and production to outside counsel drafts legal documents and correspondence and communicates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviews drafts negotiates and finalizes contractual agreements with Counsel oversight. This includes: (1) Vendor Agreements (2) Grants (3) Agreements with Governmental Entities (4) Collaboration Agreements and (5) other unique contractual arrangements.
• Provides technical assistance regarding agreements and contracts to ensure efficient contracting. At direction of Counsel analyzes contractual issues relevant to nonprofits such as direct qualifying expenditures and other aspects of contracts such as independent contractor qualification signature authority limitations and risk management issues.
• Conducts basic legal research and analysis drafts research memoranda and makes recommendations to Counsel on relevant subject matters.
• Assists with consultation and training on the following content areas: (1) Contracts (2) the Contract Management System (3) Purchasing and Engagement Guidelines (4) Direct Qualifying Expenditures and (5) Intellectual Property.
• Assists with all aspects of the Legal Department work efforts including development and implementation of and training on guidelines and best practices regarding legal compliance licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Supports risk management processes of the Legal Department as requested.
• Brings knowledge of innovations and technologies to the attention of Counsel and applies appropriate improvements and changes to enhance the outcomes of the group.
• Participates on projects committees and teams and performs other duties as assigned or required to facilitate timely and professional provision of services to internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree preferred. Paralegal Certification or JD required with a desired minimum of six years career experience as a paralegal or staff attorney in a law firm in-house or both. Certification or training in information governance as a privacy professional or as a contracts specialist highly desirable.
• The essential professional qualifications include:
  • excellent project management organizational ability and attention to detail;
  • ability to work independently as well as effectively partner and collaborate as part of a team;
  • analytical and strategic thinking and business acumen;
  • ability to identify legal risks and assess complex matters;
  • sound judgement in deciding when to resolve issues independently and when to consult Counsel;
  • clear and concise oral and written communication skills including the ability to present to groups;
  • ability to identify and resolve issues proactively creatively and expeditiously; and
  • ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

• A balance of assertiveness and diplomacy is important as well as the ability to be flexible and adapt to a diverse workload and in-house clientele.
• Experience conducting legal research including on Westlaw and ability to clearly communicate results and analysis to Counsel is required.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information including by learning and following all relevant policies and protocols and using sound judgment in the handling and sharing of that information.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word Excel Outlook Access and working knowledge of SharePoint) Adobe and interest and ability to learn other technological systems is necessary.
• Knowledge of and experience with collaborations and partnerships the infrastructures of child and family serving systems and legal and tax requirements related to nonprofits is desired.
• The successful candidate must value diversity and have experience working in a diverse environment or community with regard to ethnicity socio-economic backgrounds and lifestyles.
• This is a regular full-time position that may require travel up to 15% of the time.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift and reach for light objects; close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data text and figures; ability to type utilizing a computer keyboard; ability to travel to outside locations; and the ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time as a primary job function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Driving on Casey business may require use of personal vehicle; adherence to vehicle safety guidelines and qualification for insurance is required.

The salary range for the role is $87040 to $117760. As a mission-driven organization Casey strives to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $102400. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidates job-related skills experience and expertise as evaluated during the interview process.

Casey Family Programs offers comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision coverage accrual of 12 days of annual leave 12 days of sick leave10 paid holidays per year and each employee receives one personal holiday to use each calendar year. Employees that meet certain tenure qualifiers are eligible for up to eight weeks of parental leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. After the completion of 10 years of continuous full-time regular employment employees in good standing are permitted for a three-month sabbatical with pay. CFP also offers many opportunities for continued learning training and development.

This position will remain open until the needs are met and is subject to closure at any time without notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early as you will not be able to apply once the position has closed.