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Oceana · 3 days ago

Paralegal

Washington, DC

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$67K/yr - $72K/yr

3+ years exp

Oceana is seeking a full-time paralegal to provide comprehensive legal support across corporate governance and compliance as well as litigation support. The role involves contract review, compliance filings, litigation case management, and administrative tasks for the Legal Department.

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Responsibilities

Review and process contracts in coordination with the General Counsel for all offices and departments

Maintain and update Oceana’s Contract Life Cycle Management System in coordination with IT

Conduct state reporting for cause marketing agreements

Assist in compiling information for annual audits

Assist in state and federal lobbying reporting and registration

Organize and maintain corporate counsel files

Provide litigation case management, including document review and filing support

Liaise with outside counsel and Legal Campaign Team on litigation matters

Maintain litigation calendars for filing deadlines, hearings, and related meetings

Assist with research and drafting of litigation-related documents

Organize and maintain case files

Manage scheduling and calendaring for the Legal Department

Coordinate internal and external meetings, interviews, and calls

Support departmental projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Litigation experienceContract reviewLegal researchMicrosoft OfficeSalesforceResourcefulnessAction-orientedOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum three years of work experience as a paralegal, including litigation experience

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience is a plus

Experience conducting legal research

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Communicate effectively: Communicates effectively in a variety of settings (one-on-one, small and large groups) and across diverse styles and position levels

Collaborate: Brings people together to leverage their skills, talent, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose. Creates synergy resulting in a combined effort with greater results than what can be achieved by individuals

Resourceful: Securing and developing resources effectively and efficiently

Action-oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm