Senior Paralegal

$50,000 - $75,000/Yr

The Nature Conservancy Rapid City, SD - Rapid City, SD

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Rapid City, SD

251-500 employees

About the position

The Senior Paralegal at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) plays a crucial role in supporting legal services for various business units and projects. This position requires advanced expertise to ensure that all transactions and activities align with TNC's mission and legal standards. The Senior Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and other team members, primarily in Virginia, while also supporting projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Maryland. This role is essential for facilitating nature-based solutions to environmental challenges, particularly in relation to a significant grant aimed at improving forest management and restoring wetlands.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced legal support and coordination for assigned business units or projects.
• Ensure transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC's mission and policies.
• Articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies to others.
• Assist in acquiring and protecting conservation real property.
• Review grant agreements and draft/revise contracts for nature-based solutions.
• Conduct legal research and manage project workflows efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 5 years of combined legal and administrative experience or equivalent qualifications.
• Legal experience with real estate transactions.
• Experience conducting research using legal resources.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience in project and process management for efficient workflow.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and enterprise file management solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Legal experience with contracts and grants (private and governmental).
• Experience with large scale land acquisitions.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a decentralized organization.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
• Parental leave
• Accrued paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Well-being benefits