Legal Associate - Contract Drafting & Legal Research Support

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Legal Associate

Contract Drafting & Legal Research Support Closed 📅 Month ago 💰 $79k-$91k ⚖️ Finance & Legal 🟢 Entry Level Job Description Who We Are: The Outreach Team is the national engine of campaigners and organizers powering the progressive movement. With an on-the-ground presence in communities all across the country, our world-class team runs successful civic engagement campaigns to build a future that’s fairer, healthier, safer, and more peaceful for everyone. Position Overview The Outreach Team is seeking a skilled Legal Associate to join our team. This is a flexible, hourly position ideal for a paralegal-level professional who can provide legal support services including contract drafting, contract review, and legal research. The Legal Associate will work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with team members to ensure smooth operations and legal compliance. We are seeking candidates that can work part-time on an as-needed, hourly basis with flexible scheduling. Key Responsibilities Contract Drafting: Prepare and draft various types of contracts, agreements, and legal documents based on provided templates and guidelines Contract Review: Review incoming contracts from third parties, identify key terms and potential issues, and propose specific language changes or amendments Legal Research: Conduct straightforward legal research on relevant topics and statutes regulations. Document Management: Organize, maintain, and track legal documents and contracts in an orderly system Administrative Support: Provide general legal administrative support to the team, including correspondence, filing, and documentation Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members regarding contract status, findings, and recommendations Important Note: This role involves legal support functions only. The Legal Associate will not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or represent the organization in legal matters. Complex legal questions will be escalated to licensed attorneys. Qualifications Required Paralegal certificate, associate degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent relevant experience Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a legal support role (paralegal, legal assistant, or similar) Strong understanding of contract principles and legal terminology Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Reliable internet connection and appropriate workspace for remote work Experience working in remote/flexible work arrangements Not Required Law degree or bar admission (this is a paralegal-level role) Ability to provide legal advice or legal opinions Compensation & Structure Salary, Benefits and Perks: The pay for this position is $38 to $44 per hour. Pay within this range is determined through an equity calculator. As part of The Outreach Team’s commitment to compensation equity and transparency, we have a no-negotiation policy. Salary negotiations can introduce bias and perpetuate wage inequality. We do offer a monthly cell phone stipend of $50. Apply Here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/jobs At The Outreach Team, we prioritize equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply. This job is filled or no longer available Explore more remote jobs Legal Contract Support Research Outreach Document Management Assistant Communication Compliance Internet Microsoft Office Part Time 30 similar remote jobs Explore latest remote opportunities and join a team that values work flexibility. View all jobs Legal Research & Writing Associate Attorney Kubicki Draper 8 Months ago Legal & Compliance Research Compliance Associate AlphaSights 9 Months ago CMBS / CRE Research Associate KBRA $90k-$110k 4 Months ago CMBS / CRE Research Associate KBRA $90k-$120k 4 Months ago Administrative Assistant III

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