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Overview
The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon’s state, regional, national, and international programs, nature centers, and chapters have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. As a sentinel species, we recognize that the fate of birds is inextricably tied to the fate of us all.
Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the United States and seven countries in 17 state and regional offices, 41 nature centers, and 23 wildlife sanctuaries. Together as one Audubon, we aspire to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss.
Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged, with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon will bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.
Position Summary
The Legal Coordinator to the Office of General Counsel will assist the attorneys in the National Audubon Society’s general counsel's office (OGC). The candidate will assist and support the management of the OGC’s office and will interact widely with Audubon staff and with external parties. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work on several matters simultaneously, expertise with various computer software platforms, and the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality. An interest in environmental conservation matters and birds, while not required, is encouraged. The candidate must be able to work calmly, meet deadlines, and be courteous and prompt. This position requires a willingness to undertake organizational and administrative tasks, as well as the ability to work in a more sophisticated fashion with legal documents.
Compensation
$28.00-$33.00 / hour
Essential Functions

• Manage and modernize all OGC filing and record-keeping of legal documents, correspondence, and other records, including integrating legacy paper files with digital files.
• Schedule attorney meetings.
• Prepare and send written communication and correspondence on behalf of the OGC to internal clients and external parties.
• Conduct legal research as needed and synthesize findings.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.
• Update and manage OGC data, including real property records, litigation status, outside counsel, and board resolutions and other documents.
• Assist in keeping track of and managing legal and other deadlines.
• Review and proofread legal documents, including contracts, deeds, litigation documents.
• Digitize and organize existing records.
• Manage the General Counsel’s billing (payment and calculation).

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. 2-3 years of work experience required, some relevant work experience like paralegal or similar experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Familiarity with cloud-based document systems, including Box, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and similar software, including advanced Word formatting, managing departmental data in Excel spreadsheets, and creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong organizational, writing, reading comprehension, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, and exercise discretion and personal judgment where appropriate.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated capacity to learn about legal documents and matters.
• Ability to work independently and well with others; ability to work calmly under pressure and with deadlines.
• Professional and courteous manner in person, phone, and video calls.
• Interest, understanding, and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society preferred.
• Ability to communicate well in the English language. Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese a plus.

EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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