Paralegal - Remote Position

Are you interested in joining a dynamic company that delivers successful in-home treatment to clients with substance use disorder? If you are a caring, compassionate and capable Paralegal who meets or exceeds the following, we want to hear from you! Aware Recovery Care (ARC) offers a holistic approach to treatment and changes the way clients receive care throughout the country. ARC is a year-long, home based, addiction treatment program that works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assist clients in their first year of recovery.
In this workplace, employees are given more freedom to map their paths to growth. Position Summary for a Paralegal The Paralegal is responsible for supporting the corporate legal department in various business matters concerning the department and the company’s services and business operations under the general supervision of the Legal Operations Manager/Senior Paralegal. This position must be prepared by education and experience to exercise professional judgment for the legal, regulatory, and business needs of the company. This position requires strong communication (written and verbal) and computer skills, as well as the ability to be creative and take initiative to perform duties with consistently high levels of competency, accuracy, and sound judgement.
This position must be able to work with limited immediate supervision, but take direction from the licensed attorneys, the Legal Operations Manager/Senior Paralegal, and work within a team environment. This position 100% remote This role is full time, non - exempt with a starting pay rate of $21 - $27/ hour **Aware Recovery Care is an equal opportunity employer ** Benefits Highlights Coverage: Health, vision and dental through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, FSA, HSA that comes with an employer match, along with STD, LTD, life insurance, EAP, and more. Balance: Competitive front loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) plan , 8 paid Holidays, 1 paid floating Holiday of your choice, and 1 day off for your birthday. Development: Certification/continuing education eligibility, leadership development and 1 paid day off a year to go towards personal professional development. Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 4% Culture: Great Place to Work certified #GPTW, dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a growing working environment. *In order to be eligible for our full benefits package you must be employed full time at a minimum of 32 hours a week* Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Self-Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Conduct internal investigations and operational audits as assigned, as well as report findings.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Legal Operations Manager/Senior Paralegal and Chief Legal Officer. Competency Statement(s)
• Research and review case law, statutes and regulations and prepare memorandum, policies, agreements, or other writings related to such research.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Support ethical corporate culture and promote transparency and collaboration with all departments and agencies.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Support the Executive and Senior leadership teams in the implementation of plans to actualize business objectives and resolve client matters, including assessing risk and providing guidance.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Assist corporate legal team in preparing and maintaining a variety of corporate documents, correspondence, and agreements, maintenance of corporate forms, entity filings, stock certificates and related shareholder agreements, and maintenance of corporate minute books.
• Provide administrative support to the corporate legal team, including but not limited to, basic administrative office tasks.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Support the operational needs of the corporate legal department of the company, including but not limited to, implementation of technology and productivity / improvement initiatives, and development of standard operating procedures.
• Strategic Planning – Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long-range goals can be achieved.
• Judgment – Ability to form a sound decision using the available information.
• Assist with compliance and legal trainings (development and delivery).
• Leadership – Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Assist with the upkeep of contract software and databases necessary for the completion of contracts, reporting, and the like, and administer the contract lifecycle, which includes reviewing and drafting contracts, and performing administrative functions related to the same.
• Identify and resolve potential risks and opportunities throughout the company.
• Responsibility – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Assist corporate legal team with litigation case management and strategy, including responding to discovery and subpoenas, and working directly with outside counsel on such.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Accountability – The ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Customer Oriented – The ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Management Skills – Ability to direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Friendly – The ability to demonstrate a cheerful demeanor towards others.

Required Skills Education: Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or certification in paralegal studies at least five years of paralegal experience may be considered in lieu of degree or certification Experience: Minimum of three years’ paralegal experience Experience working in a corporate legal department or in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc) is required. Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g. WestLaw, Lexis) is required. Proficiency in eDiscovery, contract management, and legal management software is preferred. Other Requirements: Strong writing and research skills are required. Knowledge of corporate governance structure, contract administration, and general rules of civil procedure preferred.