Paralegal Generalist

Job Description

Career Title: Paralegal Generalist

Department: Legal

Salary Hiring Range: $74,000-88,000 annually (paid bi-weekly)

Note: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

FLSA: Exempt

Career Summary:

To provide legal support, analysis, and consultation in the following areas: general legal support; intellectual property registration, licensing, and protection; document management; case management, including data entry and monitoring deadlines; legal research; certain international matters; discovery; hearing preparation; and review, preparation and processing of forms and correspondence. Provide legal research, summarize findings, review, and edit several types of contracts, Review state labor and employment laws and regulations. Assist with data security proprietary information.

Key Accountabilities/What you will do:

General Legal Support. Supports attorneys and other staff in the Office of General Counsel by gathering, organizing, and preparing various documents, files, and information. Assists attorneys, other legal professionals, or stakeholders by performing research, drafting legal correspondence, or engaging in evidence gathering processes in response to subpoenas and our legal or administrative actions.

Provides assistance in preparing other legal documents such as agreements, scope of works, and licenses.

Assists with case management, including data entry into OGC systems and departmental reporting. Engages in fundamental legal research using on-line resources; sherpardizes cases and provides cite checking support; and drafts memoranda for OGC internal use.

Assists attorneys in preparation of presentation materials. Monitors IP portfolio activity and deadlines and assists with related filings and activities.

Acts as or assists the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) agent for ANA, ANCC, and ANF. Assists with court and or administrative filings and registrations.

Other work as assigned.

Education:

Associate’s degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies or a bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a Paralegal.

Required Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficient with online legal research tools.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.

Additional Qualifications:

Ability to work with multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines. Knowledge of computer and data management systems, and relevant applications in law office context.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid employees must work a minimum of 20% in the office.

Location:

Our main office is located at: 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Learn more about the American Nurses Association Enterprise:

The American Nurses Association Enterprise:

Founded in 1896, The ANA Enterprise is the family of non-profit companies that comprise the American Nurses Association: the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation. The ANA Enterprise leverages the combined strength of each to drive excellence in practice and ensure nurses’ voices and vision are recognized by policy leaders, industry influencers, and employers.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The ANA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.