Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The National Fire Protection Association’s mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge, and passion. An international nonprofit established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach, and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission.

 

To better meet the needs of those who rely on our information and knowledge to keep people and property safe, we are amidst a transformation to expand our influence and further our safety mission. We are becoming increasingly digital and global to grow, thrive, and save more lives from fire, electrical, and other hazards. To accomplish this, we need effective leaders at all levels of the Association who understand what we are striving for, why it is important, and how to execute our vision and who passionately want to see NFPA through this important stage. It is an exciting and empowering time to work at NFPA. 

NFPA is looking to add a Paralegal to the Legal team! 

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Subject to the general direction of the General Counsel, the person in this role will have the following responsibilities:
• Support all aspects of NFPA’s brand management, such as trademark registration and control; copyright permissions processing; marketing review; take-down notices, and activities in support of protecting NFPA’s copyrighted works.
• Contract review and management; managing correspondence; creating, organizing and maintaining databases, official records, and other reference materials and generating reports.
• Handle state and federal filings and corporate registrations.
• Perform legal research on relevant laws, regulations and legal articles.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and provide other support functions in connection with the preparation, delivery and storage of contracts and contract templates, correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Assist with the management of litigation including coordinating document production and preparing correspondence.
• Support communications efforts of legal department within organization including by maintaining legal page on intranet.
• Interface with staff and others inside and outside of the organization to respond to inquiries.
• Handle general administration, record-keeping and information management functions of the Legal Department including coordinating meetings and travel arrangements and preparing expense reports.
• Coordinate and manage information for insurance purposes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of the Legal Department and confidential information.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Solid research and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and follow through a must.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Strong proofreading, editing and general document preparation skills.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Creative and flexible.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint, familiarity with mobile Apple devices.
• Ability to learn and follow procedures and work closely with legal, technical and support staff.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree / Paralegal Certificate and at least 10 years of business/office experience including prior legal experience. IP and in-house experience extremely desirable

Salary ranges at NFPA are set by role and level, based on current competitive market data. Final compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including the specific skills, relevant experience, education, and training you bring to the role, as well as internal equity and business needs. For candidates whose qualifications align well with the role’s requirements and expectations, offers are often made toward the minimum of the posted range. Exceptional qualifications or unique circumstances may result in placement higher in the range. NFPA is committed to fair, competitive pay and offers a strong total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits. Salary Range : $84,385.00 - $143,411.00