Our mission is for all children and families to be stable and thriving.

What we do:
- Work with family systems through intense case management
- Support community revitalization through collective action partnerships
- Lead citizen-directed planning and resident engagement
- Provide elderly services and programming
- Practice results-count leadership

Our equity statement:
- We are representative of the diversity in the places where we work
- We recognize the legacy of systemic racism and cultural oppression that have long served as barriers to success
- We develop real opportunities for success in communities regardless of income, religion, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation
- We honor the resiliency and self-determination of individuals who have suffered through trauma and harm
- We commit to addressing disparities at individual, systems, and structural levels
- We appreciate that local residents know their communities best
- We target strategies based on data that addresses the root cause of preventing successful outcomes
- We collaborate with partners willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with us
- We commit to creating pathways for all children and families to thrive

Urban Strategies, Inc

Reports to: Vice President of Compliance & Legal AffairsBackground: For over 40 years, Urban Strategies, Inc. has assisted residents and community stakeholders to design and implement a wide range of transformative projects in distressed U.S. communities. Our mission is that all children and families will be stable and thriving.Job Summary: The Paralegal with assist the Vice President of Compliance and Legal Affairs in ensuring the organization is compliant with all federal, local, and/or private grant requirements. The paralegal will provide clerical support, identify, and implement cross-functional process improvements, and develop strong working relationships with critical leadership in and outside of the organization. USI is a results-based organization, and we expect our employees to be equally results-driven in their approach to work.Hours/Week: 40 hours per week with additional hours required as neededSalary: Commensurate with the experience of a candidate located in St. Louis, MO
 Responsibilities: · Serve as the first point of contact for internal business units, addressing contract-related inquiries and escalating issues to the Vice President as needed.· Conduct initial contract reviews, assessing risks related to contract language, legal thresholds, and other criteria.· Ensure timely completion of all expense reports in accordance with USI’s deadlines.· Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from providing forms to execution and ongoing maintenance.· Build and maintain positive relationships with internal leadership to understand and support critical components of USI’s work.· Assist the Vice President in drafting contracts for partnerships and projects.· Support regular compliance calls with site leaders to ensure effective and efficient communication.· Proactively manage risk while exploring innovative solutions and techniques.· Assist in the submission and close-out of grants and contracts.· Correspond with grantor agencies to manage and resolve compliance issues.· Ensure annual reports are submitted at least thirty days before expiration.· Maintain, update, and organize both physical and electronic files.· Other duties may be assigned Education and Experience: · Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal studies or related field preferred· Paralegal certificate preferred· 3+ Years of related work experience· Some experience in Non-Profit organizations a plus
Skills and/or competencies required:
· Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential information.· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with colleagues at all levels of management and across diverse constituencies.· Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues to achieve desired results.· Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management abilities.· Understanding of legal language, principles, research methods, processes, and other related matters.· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.· High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.· Ability to maintain work-life balance and prioritize self-care when necessary.· Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with culturally diverse individuals and communities.· Ability to work independently with initiative, while also thriving in a team environment to achieve shared goals.· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.· Ability to perform well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.· Discretion, good judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
Legal StatementThe above information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Paralegal

What the job involves

Day to day