Paralegal Prpa - Philadelphia County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA

Verified Company

Philadelphia County, PA, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

THE POSITION:

Are you looking for a position that offers great opportunity for professional growth? The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority's ("PhilaPort's) in-house Legal Counsel is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to provide administrative support for a variety of matters arising as part of the PhilaPort's business management and operations.

Bring your skill set to our department and take your career to the next level

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

No day is the same as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.

You will be respionsible for independent document preparation and review, research and investigation requiring discretion and sound judgment, and keeping official PhilaPort records.

Additional duties will include:

Coordinates execution of legal documents by reviewing, editing, proofreading, and summarizing a variety of documents including but not limited to, contracts, licenses, leases, Resolutions, policies, real estate closing papers and binders, deeds, memoranda, and general correspondence.
Maintains databases and other necessary records.
Ensures proper indexing and filing of original legal documents, utilizes office filing system, including conversion from paper to electronic formats in accordance with PhilaPort' s records retention schedules.
Works with finance and procurement departments on billing issues.
Reviews and edits form agreements, highlighting areas of concern for further review by Legal Counsel.
Performs other administrative duties such as maintaining calendar and scheduling appointments, providing information to tenants along with other internal and external customers, independently composing routine correspondence, and reading and routing incoming mail.
Establish and oversee standardized procedures and workflows relating to contract and lease management.
Researches and analyzes facts, using primary and secondary source materials such as statutes, administrative code, case law, and public records.
As requested, provides additional support to Executive Director and CEO.
Provides the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers.
Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Fulltime employment
Work hours 37.5 hours per week. Four different work schedules are available.
You must be able to travel to and from work at the PhilaPort Administrative Office Building a minimum of four (4) days a week.

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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent in conjunction with significant and relevant education and experience required;
or
Associate's Degree or equivalent in Paralegal Studies.

Additional Requirements:

PhilaPort requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial Institution to receive their biweekly pay.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal certification.
Experience in real estate.
Experience in contract law.
Experience in Administration.
Current Notary Commission in PA or the ability to qualify.

Legal Requirements:

How to Apply:

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employ