Title:  Specialist, Legal Affairs (Paralegal)

Unit/Department:  Executive and Administration/Legal Affairs

FLSA Status:  Full-time, Exempt

Location:  This position is located onsite at the APTA headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

About APTA

Do you want to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving societal health? Would you like to collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference? Are you excited to work in a new state-of-the-art building designed to encourage movement, participation, and employee health?

Then you want to work for APTA!

APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Our approximately 150 employees support the association’s mission to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

Located in Alexandria, Virginia, APTA has outstanding employee benefits, including flexible work schedules, generous retirement contributions, and travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.

Summary

Reporting to the Director, Legal Affairs/General Counsel, this position will be the lead support for the processing and management of legal contracts for the Association.  The successful candidate will be a certified paralegal and have a strong foundation in legal principles, procedures and terminology. Implements strategies to support organizational priorities with focus on departmental contributions for Association.  Prepares for approval compliance requirements and documents and seeks out opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Is an effective champion of the Association vision, mission and brand.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a liaison to staff for general contracts information, ensuring smooth communication with employees and timely resolution to their queries
• Serve as lead admin for APTA’s legal software
• Provide guidance and training on APTA’s legal software to staff, as needed
• Set up and maintain legal calendar for contracts – advising on renewals, updating, etc.
• Maintain agenda for legal team meetings
• Maintain working knowledge of Association’s policy and procedures

Staff Expectations

• Upholds and fosters team values
• Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned to foster the achievement of association priorities

Qualifications

• Certification or associate degree in paralegal studies; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in a paralegal role, preferably in a nonprofit or association
• Strong knowledge of legal principles, concepts, and legal research methodology relevant to document production in a legal context, or equivalent experience
• Must have contracts experience
• Working knowledge of legal software platforms, Cobblestone a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suites
• Project management skills a plus
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to foster positive and collaborative relationships with staff
• Notary Public for State of Virginia a plus

Travel Requirements

None

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, when applying.

Principals only; no agencies; no phone calls, please. Candidates selected to participate in an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

The American Physical Therapy Association is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit e-verify.uscis.gov.

APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff community.

About American Physical Therapy Association

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 100,000 member physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.APTA prohibits preferential or adverse discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or health status in all areas including, but not limited to, its qualifications for membership, rights of members, policies, programs, activities, and employment practices. APTA is committed to promoting cultural diversity throughout the profession.APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff commUNITY.

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