[Hiring] Paralegal @USA Football

Role Description

The Paralegal is responsible for keeping USA Football's legal work accurate, organized and on time. Working under the direction of the General Counsel, this position drafts and maintains contracts and policies, manages legal files and case matters, and supports internal grievance and hearing processes. The role researches, drafts and routes legal work but does not provide legal advice or make final legal judgments, which remain with the General Counsel; prepares case files and supports hearing and appeal processes but does not determine their outcomes, which belong to the designated panels; and supplies the legal drafting behind compliance and governance records but does not administer those records, which belong to the compliance function.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of paralegal, legal or contract-management experience
• Excellent drafting of contracts, policies and procedures, with a high standard of accuracy
• Strong organization and time management, with disciplined, proactive follow-through on deadlines
• Discretion with confidential and sensitive matters, and the judgment to know when to escalate

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor's degree
• Experience in a nonprofit, sports or membership organization
• Experience managing a caseload of complaints, grievances or disciplinary matters
• Experience supporting a board, committees or hearing panels
• Familiarity with contract-management or matter-management software

Benefits

• This position operates primarily in a remote environment and involves extended computer use.
• The role requires less than 10% travel annually.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

USA Football is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.