Bilingual Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Bilingual Paralegal - Hybrid Office/Telework Status: Full-Time Hours: Contract Position, 5 days per week, from 8:30-5:30 with hybrid office/telework *Must speak fluent Spanish and English* BOUT THE ORGANIZATION: This is a fantastic career opportunity for a bilingual professional to start as a temporary contractor with the possibility of becoming converted to an permanent employee of this world-renowned organization. Several of our temporary contractors have been hired by the organization. This organization is a specialized international health agency working with countries throughout the Americas to improve and protect people's health. It is an extremely welcoming and positive work environment which allows some days of telework from home and some days of working in the office on-site in DC. Very metro accessible. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $26/hr Career Opportunity with reputable international organization Hybrid Role (Partially remote telework from home) Paid Sick Time Paid Vacation Health insurance, medical and dental Free FinFit Financial Wellness Benefit Free Personal Financial Training Library Benefit Shopping Discount Program, Workplace Advantage Employee Assistance Program Counseling Legal & Financial Consultations Pharmacy Discount Card ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsibilities The key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Assisting in drafting legal documents, reviewing for completeness, identifying parties involved, monitoring deadlines, and proofreading legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and policies. Assist in managing and updating the Office of the Legal Counsel Agreement registry and database. Responding to requests for information and ensuring accuracy and adherence to the Office standards. Qualifications: Must have great attention to detail and be highly organized. bility to write/originate routine and non-routine correspondence and reports in English and Spanish High school diploma with formal training in the paralegal field (a paralegal certification would be an asset). Strong command of English or Spanish, with a working knowledge of the other language. A minimum of six years of experience in paralegal work, or: Four years of paralegal work experience and one year (or credit equivalent) of college or university courses in the paralegal field, or: Two years of paralegal work experience and two years (or credit equivalent) of college or university courses in the paralegal field. Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptops, computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions. GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Created: 2024-11-05