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World Vision USA

<div>World Vision is hiring a Paralegal to serve in the Legal and Compliance division. 


At a Glance 


Role: Paralegal

Reports to: Deputy General Counsel

Location: Remote

Required Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (8 years). In addition to education or education equivalent, requires 5 years of work experience as a paralegal and/or legal secretary. Paralegal certificate required.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Estimated Salary Range: $91,000-108,000. 


The Job

The Paralegal will provide professional support and assistance for the attorneys. Perform legal research, gather information regarding laws, ordinances, regulations, court decisions and other materials. Use analytical skills to prepare summaries of findings. Draft, review and organize legal documents, records, and databases commonly found in the legal field. Manage multiple priorities. Coordinate and oversee sales and property tax exemptions, insurance policy renewals and claims, immigration files, and other legal projects. Serve as initial point of contact for legal issues and questions. Help carry out our Christian organization&rsquo;s mission, vision, and strategies. Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign. 


Responsibilities Will Include

1. Keep Christ central in our individual and corporate lives. Attend and participate in the leadership of devotions, weekly Chapel services, and regular prayer.

2. Legal support for attorneys:
<ul><li>Provide support to attorneys as needed; drafting documents, maintaining databases; conducting research; and communicating to clients.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prioritize multiple projects and tasks independently.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Understand legal concepts and apply them generally to legal research.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Coordinate and attend meetings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Distribute subpoena and other service of legal process.</li></ul>

3. Legal research:
<ul><li>Conduct research regarding laws, ordinances, regulations, court decisions, and other similar materials and provide summary analysis from various law sources.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide comprehensive reports, citations and documentation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Explain procedures, regulations and policies to attorneys and clients.</li></ul>

4. Tax exemption filings:
<ul><li>Research, acquire, track, and maintain sales tax exemptions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Research, acquire, track, and maintain property tax exemptions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Perform research on other exemptions and tax filings.</li></ul>

5. Immigration Support:
<ul><li>Assist attorneys, requesting departments, and outside counsel with immigration filings, information gathering and permanent residency filings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Create and maintain immigration files.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Research and respond to questions.</li></ul>

6. Insurance Support:
<ul><li>Coordinate policy renewals annually.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Gather updated information from various internal resources.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Track and coordinate insurance claims.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Respond to insurance questions and issues from across the organization.</li></ul>

7. Administrative Support:
<ul><li>Coordinate and backstop for staff as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Perform administrative support functions as needed.</li></ul>

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

9. Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as part of a team.

10. Keep informed of organizational announcements, activities and changes via regular reading of the WVUS Intranet and other corporate communication tools. 


Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (8 years). In addition to education or education equivalent, requires 5 years of work experience as a paralegal and/or legal secretary. Paralegal certificate required. 


About World Vision

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For nearly 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith. 


What Happens Next?

Applications are reviewed weekly. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter! Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.</div>

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