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Nature Conservatory Senior Paralegal in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

OFFICE LOCATION

Arlington, Virginia, USA

TNC Office - Hybrid

DC Metro Area

#PDN

#LI-Hybrid

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Senior Paralegal will assist attorneys on the Latin American & Caribbean Legal Team in providing highly specialized legal services on complex and/or high value matters to advance TNC priorities and appropriately manage risk.

With minimal supervision from a TNC attorney, the Senior Paralegal provides an advanced level of expertise to support and coordinate legal services on complex and/or high value matters for assigned business units or projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC's mission, authority, policies, and procedures. The Senior Paralegal will apply advanced knowledge and skills to serve organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner. The Senior Paralegal will be able to effectively articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others. They will have a solid understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

We are a global conservation organization looking for an experienced paralegal to provide legal services for our programs. The Nature Conservancy's Global Legal Team provides stellar legal services to our internal clients, including advising on applicable law, assisting clients in finding solutions and alternatives for their legal issues in a fast-paced environment. On a regular basis, the Senior Paralegal will be communicating with clients in English, Portuguese or Spanish, providing information as requested, identifying needs, and providing training. The work includes clarifying internal protocols, revising contracts in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, utilizing available tools to track changes and versions of documents, advising on how to proceed with projects, and assisting with other legal matters. This position works closely with a team of attorneys and paralegals.

You'll have exceptional communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously. English as well as Portuguese language fluency is required. The Senior Paralegal will work out of The Nature Conservancy's Arlington, Virginia office on a hybrid schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Bachelor's degree in paralegal or legal assistant studies plus 4 years of combined legal and administrative experience OR equivalent qualifications acquired through coursework and/or related job experience that demonstrates assumption of significant responsibilities for supporting and coordinating complex or specialized legal work.
  • Experience conducting research on the Internet and in other legal resources.
  • Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
  • Experience with digital file organization (ex: Google Drive, Box, iManage, or similar).
  • Writing skills experience.
  • Fluency in oral and written (1) English and (2) Portuguese.
  • Experience working across cultures.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Basic knowledge of Spanish preferred.
  • Experience with contracts review.
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