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The Nature Conservancy Senior Paralegal (55216) in Tulsa, Oklahoma
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\ WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of \"Work that You Can Believe In.\" This is a place where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. Your legal and organizational skills will provide necessary support for our ongoing mission to preserve the land and waters on which all life depends! As Senior Paralegal you will work with other members of the legal team to acquire and protect conservation real property, review grant agreements for funds that support protection work, draft and revise contracts for implementing nature-based solutions to climate change, and work with preserve staff to ensure preserve activities function safely and smoothly; transactional real estate experience is essential. You will work closely with legal team members based primarily in Florida and Georgia supporting work in Alabama, Florida, and several other southern U.S. states and will need to be able to work during Central and Eastern Time Zone work hours.
\ WHAT YOU\'LL BRING
Bachelor\'s degree plus 4 years of combined legal and administrative experience OR equivalent qualifications acquired through coursework and/or related job experience that demonstrates (i) assumption of significant responsibilities for supporting and coordinating complex or specialized legal work and (ii) ability to engage in legal analysis.
Experience with real estate transactions including preparation and review of settlement statements.
Experience conducting research on the Internet and in other legal resources.
Experience with MS Office, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, iManage, and other relevant technology.
Writing, editing and proofreading skills.\ \ DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant legal experience with contracts and grants (private and governmental).
Experience working with international and cross-functional teams in a decentralized organization.
\ WHAT WE BRING
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-rea