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Role Overview BRC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its Legal and Compliance Department. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Paralegal will play an integral role in building and supporting the department’s operations, processes, and infrastructure.
This is an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful impact from the outset for a proactive professional who enjoys working collaboratively, taking initiative, and making a tangible contribution to BRC’s mission. The role will focus primarily on corporate legal matters, entity management, contract administration, and regulatory research.
Working closely with the General Counsel and colleagues across the organization, the Paralegal will help ensure that legal documents, contracts, and related processes are managed accurately, efficiently, and consistently across BRC’s various departments and programs. The successful candidate will bring excellent organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, a strong attention to detail, and a willingness to take a hands-on approach to a broad range of responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Management
- Assist with the organization, review, tracking, execution, and maintenance of contracts, and other legal and regulatory documents.
- Coordinate with internal departments to facilitate contract workflows and ensure timely execution and retention of documents.
- Support the development and implementation of standardized contract management processes and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen document management practices, and improve coordination between Legal and other departments.
Corporate Entity Management
- Assist with corporate entity management, including maintaining entity records, organizational documents, registrations, filings, and related corporate records.
- Help coordinate the preparation, collection, and maintenance of documents relating to corporate governance and entity compliance.
Insurance Claims and Litigation Matters
- Assist with the administration and tracking of insurance claims, including coordinating the collection of supporting documentation and communicating with relevant departments and programs, insurance brokers, and appointed counsel.
- Maintain accurate records and follow up on outstanding documentation, deadlines, and requests.
- Track and review served court documents and assist coordinating relevant stakeholders on any related litigation matters.
Regulatory Research and Legal Support
- Conduct legal and regulatory research on issues relevant to BRC’s program operations and nonprofit status.
- Summarize research findings and assist the General Counsel in identifying relevant legal requirements, regulatory developments, and compliance considerations.
- Assist with the preparation, organization, and maintenance of legal memoranda, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other legal materials.
- Support the General Counsel on a variety of corporate legal and operational matters as they arise.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and appropriate care.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Political Science, or a related field.
- Notary or willing to become Notary
- 2 or more years of relevant experience in a paralegal, legal support, legal operations, compliance, or related role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with colleagues across multiple departments.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational, time management, and follow-through skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently on assigned responsibilities while exercising appropriate judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and use legal, document management, and other relevant systems.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive legal, personnel, and organizational information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited paralegal program.
- Experience with corporate legal matters, contract management, corporate records, insurance claims, or regulatory research.
- Experience working in a nonprofit, healthcare, housing, human services, or other regulated environment.
Working Conditions
Primarily performed in a professional office environment with regular computer use and handling of confidential and sensitive information. May require occasional interaction with external parties.
Schedule
- Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
- Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the office.
Benefits
- Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents
- Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, plus additional paid sick and personal time
- 403(b) retirement plan with BRC matching contributions
- Tuition assistance and a variety of career development and training opportunities
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, transit, and childcare expenses
- Free resources for legal, financial, and personal support
