Paralegal

The Legal Department provides support and guidance to Special Olympics Headquarters departments and programmes, Regions, and accredited Programmes, helping the organisation achieve its mission, goals and strategic objectives through timely, effective and efficient legal advice. The Paralegal manages and masters routine Legal Department tasks, supporting the department's day-to-day functions and its internal and external clients. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary and requires exceptional organisation, attention to detail, consistency and task management.

• Support Legal Department staff and day-to-day functions.
• Maintain records of ongoing Legal Department matters.
• Interact with internal and external clients of the Legal Department.
• Prepare and review written correspondence.
• Maintain the organisation of all electronic records on iManage.
• Prepare and review routine consulting agreements and review planned gifts and estates agreements.
• Perform routine and complex research projects.
• Manage government filings related to fundraising activities, lobbying and Executive Orders.
• Co-manage the accreditation process for more than 200 worldwide Special Olympics Programmes and communicate regularly with regional staff on accreditation and related matters.
• Maintain record books of the Board of Directors and Board Committees, correspond with Board members, and provide administrative and logistical support to the Nominating Committee.
• Review and update internal organisational policies and forms.
• Work with Special Olympics leadership and regional offices to increase the number of Special Olympics athletes employed worldwide.
• Support staff visa requests for business travel and the application process for long-term work visas.
• Provide support on all litigation matters and on all risk management and insurance related matters.
• Travel occasionally to regional conferences and competitions.

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution or programme.
• Experience with paralegal work in a nonprofit corporate law department.
• Familiarity with legal research, administrative filings, compliance and contract administration.
• Ability to draft correspondence and memoranda.
• Ability to present complex issues in a simple and lucid manner.
• Ability to interact with internal and external clients as well as team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Familiarity with corporate law, estate planning, trademarks, accreditation, state registration and litigation.
• Familiarity with government filings.
• Familiarity with drafting employment and simple consultant agreements.
• Previous work with boards of directors.
• Proficiency with iManage and/or Smartsheet.
• Previous work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Familiarity working in an environment with colleagues from across the globe and understanding cultural differences.

• Non-exempt (FLSA status).

• Hourly rate: $28.00 – $32.88.

• For USA-based staff, full-time employees receive a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental and vision cover.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance and disability cover.
• Retirement provision.
• Legal resources.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Special Olympics is a global movement founded in 1968 to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. It fosters acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health and leadership. With nearly four million athletes and Unified Sports partners and one million coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries, it delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year.