Kansas Action for Children, Inc
Senior Paralegal 55596
Kansas Action for Children, Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
at The Nature Conservancy in Topeka, Kansas, United StatesJob Description
OFFICE LOCATIONUnited StatesRemote - All of U.S. (Washington, D.C. area preferred)
WHO WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Senior Paralegal, with minimal supervision from a TNC attorney, will provide an advanced level of expertise to support and coordinate legal services on complex and/or high value matters for assigned business units and projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC's mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They will apply advanced knowledge and skills to serve organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner. They will need to effectively articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others and have a solid understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management. They will organize and track data, solve systems issues, and explain system needs to others. They will work consistently on legal issues and with teams focused on supporting TNC's philanthropy and fundraising activities, including issues related to private foundations, planned giving, and fundraising compliance.
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OFFICE LOCATIONUnited StatesRemote - All of U.S. (Washington, D.C. area preferred)
WHO WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Senior Paralegal, with minimal supervision from a TNC attorney, will provide an advanced level of expertise to support and coordinate legal services on complex and/or high value matters for assigned business units and projects, ensuring that transactions and activities are legally sound and consistent with TNC's mission, authority, policies, and procedures. They will apply advanced knowledge and skills to serve organizational needs in a highly efficient and effective manner. They will need to effectively articulate relevant legal concepts and internal policies and procedures to others and have a solid understanding of the concept of legal liability and risk management. They will organize and track data, solve systems issues, and explain system needs to others. They will work consistently on legal issues and with teams focused on supporting TNC's philanthropy and fundraising activities, including issues related to private foundations, planned giving, and fundraising compliance.
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