Paralegal

Overview

This role provides fundamental assistance to the Legal team and supports the broader organization across a range of legal and administrative tasks. The Paralegal collaborates closely with attorneys on arbitration matters, helping with legal research, legal writing, witness coordination, and preparation for hearings.

Responsibilities

• Litigation assistance

  • Review select case files in a timely manner and identify potential issues that may arise during litigation.
  • Condense and summarize cases based on the most important facts and policy.
  • Assist Legal staff in preparing for and conducting Arbitrations and Temporary Measures hearings.
  • Communicate with individuals participating in the organization’s process while adhering to trauma-informed principles.

• Technical legal research and writing

  • Conduct technical legal research and drafting, including notices and briefs.
  • Identify issues and apply policies and laws.

• Legal administration

  • Assist with administration of arbitration proceedings, including communications and coordination with arbitrators, opposing counsel, and staff at arbitration companies.

• Response & Resolution (R&R) support

  • Support the R&R team by locating policies and statutes relevant to investigations.
  • Provide additional legal support for Response & Resolution as needed.

• Coordination and collaboration

  • Communicate clearly in written and oral formats and work collaboratively with the Legal team, across departments, and with external parties as needed.

• Additional legal support functions

  • Communicate with law enforcement, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), government entities, and other attorneys as needed on behalf of the organization.
  • Conduct legal research on unique issues as assigned (including international law and potentially applicable policy).
  • Draft legal memorandums incorporating legal research, analysis, and recommendations.
  • Track and maintain information and outcomes regarding the organization’s arbitrations and other litigation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside counsel, executive and senior management, and business associates.
• Proficiency in legal writing and analysis, including drafting substantive pre-hearing briefing, issue spotting in various fact patterns, and comprehension and application of local, state, federal, and international laws.
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive subject matter (e.g., child abuse, sexual misconduct).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams preferred.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in political science, criminal justice, or related.

Work Experience (Required)

• Minimum 5 years supporting attorneys in a law firm, government legal office, or other relevant legal experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting litigation attorneys in the context of trials, hearings, arbitrations, or other similar proceedings.

Work Experience (Preferred)

• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex cases with voluminous discovery and drafting comprehensive, concise summaries with potential issues flagged.
• Experience within the realm of child abuse, sexual misconduct, and other circumstances covered within the organization’s jurisdiction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Position type: Full-time, exempt
• Annual pay: $71,023.00
• Benefits include:
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Group health insurance options
  • Employer paid life insurance, disability, and parental leave coverages
  • 401k plan with employer match

Work Requirements & Environment

• Standard office equipment provided
• Office environment in multi-story, dog-friendly building
• Some night and weekend work hours
• Some overnight travel required

Location

• Denver, CO; or a location deemed suitable by the organization (e.g., near a major airport and a state where the organization has established business operations)
• Current states eligible for remote work: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

Eligibility/Additional Notes

• Pursuant to the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020, no applicant shall be considered within two (2) years of employment and/or board service of the USOPC or National Governing Body.

Equal Opportunity

• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.