Part-Time Junior Paralegal, Legal Operations

About Accion

Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 267 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching 440 million people. More at https://www.accion.org. 

Position Summary 

Accion’s Legal Department oversees Legal, Compliance and Risk management functions for Accion and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Accion is looking for a part-time Junior Paralegal professional to support these activities in our Legal Department. 

The position requires a commitment to work three or more days per week, up to 20 hours, including at least two days onsite at our downtown Washington, D.C. office.

Position Responsibilities 

• Update and maintain department reporting system relating to contracts, corporate entities, and document productions.
• Update and maintain recordkeeping for law firm engagements and relationships.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper files, including contracts and corporate documents.
• Organize, prepare, and edit ancillary documentation and presentation materials.
• Organize and maintain files relating to Trademark Notices.
• Support process to obtain apostilles, legalizations, consularizations, and notarizations of documents.
• Conduct research and support Legal, Risk, and Compliance functions on special projects, as needed.
• Assist with updating and maintaining content on various pages of the Accion Intranet;
• Prepare and track international and domestic shipments.
• Maintain and order supplies needed for legal projects.
• Support implementation of department technology initiatives.
• Provide general support to Legal Department, including preparation of routine correspondence and materials, meeting organization, and other requests, as needed.

Position Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree and two (or more) years of experience supporting law firm or in-house legal department or other relevant experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to support workload of busy Legal, Risk, and Compliance functions.
• Strong communication skills, including excellent oral and written English language skills and ability to communicate ideas effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently.
• Must be able to work courteously and patiently with others, demonstrating an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitude.
• High-level of initiative and motivation in addition to the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 including SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with Smartsheet and Adobe Pro a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in nonprofit law or impact investing is a plus.

Compensation 

• Hourly Rate: $30.00

Accion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Accion seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. Accion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.