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New York Hall of Science · 1 day ago

Senior Paralegal

NYSCI, Corona, NY, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

7+ years exp

The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) is a prominent science museum dedicated to inspiring curiosity and creativity in STEM learning. They are seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide advanced legal support, manage legal projects, and ensure the museum's activities align with its non-profit mission.

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Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including vendor contracts, and corporate sponsorship deals, among others

Manage the museum’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademark registration, copyright, and use clearance for publications, exhibitions, and digital content

Assist with the museum's compliance programs, including filings and registrations, record management, and governance policy development and management

Assist with managing litigation and disputes, including coordinating with outside counsel and overseeing document discovery

Collaborate with the General Counsel to develop, update, and implement internal legal policies and procedures

Support the Board of Trustees and its committees by maintaining and assisting with board records

Qualification

Legal researchContract draftingCompliance managementIntellectual property managementProject managementGoogle SuiteProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree required

7+ years of experience as a paralegal (non-profit, museum, or cultural institution experience preferred)

Ability to support the implementation of legal procedures and regulations applicable to non-profit organizations

Legal research and drafting contract drafting skills

Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw) and case/document management systems

Familiarity with Google Suite and other productivity software for collaboration and document management

Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

A strategic thinker able to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Skilled communicator, adept at building relationships and working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels

The employee must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for up to 8 hours a day with appropriate breaks

The role requires the frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment

The employee must have the visual ability to perform extensive computer work for long periods, including reading and analyzing data on a computer screen

The role requires communicating clearly and effectively in written and verbal forms