What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal-Rye, New York position at New York Blood Center Inc?
Overview
At New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), one of the most comprehensive blood centers in the world, our focus is on cultivating excellence by merging cutting-edge innovation with diligent customer service, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive program and service development. Join us as we work towards meeting and exceeding the growing needs of our diverse communities, further our lifesaving strategic goals in a rapidly changing environment, and expand our impact on the local, national, and global communities we serve.
Responsibilities
This position will be based in Rye, New York and candidate must be able to work in Rye, New York.
This position is part of an enterprise-wide law department responsible for providing paralegal support to the attorneys and Executive Director.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, regulations, guidelines, practices and policies.• Assist in Law Department operations including contract administration, training, litigation support, investigations, invoices, supplies and office organization.• Work with internal and external counsel to gather documents and information in response to subpoenas and discovery requests.• Manage all files/documents onsite, in the offsite storage facility and electronically and maintains adequate inventory of all incoming/outgoing documents.• Maintain Law Department files in accordance with applicable record retention protocols.• Assist in preparation of board and other meeting materials.• Respond to governmental, regulatory and medical/employment information requests by researching and gathering the responsive information.
• Participates in meetings and committees as needed.• Makes recommendations for improvements of business unit’s processes and practices.• Works on special projects as assigned.• Any related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience:
- 2-3 years of experience as a paralegal.
Licenses / Certifications:
- Notary Public preferred.
Travel: As needed for special projects.
Any combination of education, training and experience that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed hiring rate is $36.00p/hr. to $40.00p/hr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.
Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.
Salary : $36 - $40
