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The Nature Conservancy Senior Paralegal (55216) in Madison, Mississippi
This is a remote Senior Paralegal position.
Summary: 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.
Duties & Responsibilities: Will Be Provided by Employer
Requirements and Qualifications[]{#Hlk142289191}[]{#Hlk142304825}: 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.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.