What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Mount Prospect Academy?
Job Title: Paralegal
Reports: Chief Compliance Officer
Location: Plymouth, NH
FLSA Status: Salaried exempt
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
The paralegal is responsible for assisting the Chief Compliance officer in preparing and organizing various legal documents, including but not limited to applications, requests for proposals, documentation relating to employee matters, and contracts. Specific tasks include summarizing matters and preparing reports for senior leadership, drafting legal documents, preparing and filing documents, and organizing and archiving documentation.
The paralegal will also assist in the company’s legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation documentation and licensing matters. The paralegal is expected to have extensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements, company policy and procedures, key contracts and accreditation standards. The paralegal will assist in the organization’s overall compliance approach that supports employees. This includes multiple approaches to ensure that employees are both informed of laws, regulations, policies, procedures and expectations and also supported in solutions to achieve compliance and ensure continuous quality improvement. This requires being both a creative thinker and influential collaborator.
Company Background
Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a “zest for life" and succeed in the “business of life.”
MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescence. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.
Mission:
MPA’S mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.
Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a “zest for life" and succeed in the “business of life.”
MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescence. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.
Mission:
MPA’S mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
The paralegal is responsible for assisting the Chief Compliance officer in preparing and organizing various legal documents, including but not limited to applications, requests for proposals, documentation relating to employee matters, and contracts. Specific tasks include summarizing matters and preparing reports for senior leadership, drafting legal documents, preparing and filing documents, and organizing and archiving documentation.
The paralegal is responsible for assisting the Chief Compliance officer in preparing and organizing various legal documents, including but not limited to applications, requests for proposals, documentation relating to employee matters, and contracts. Specific tasks include summarizing matters and preparing reports for senior leadership, drafting legal documents, preparing and filing documents, and organizing and archiving documentation.
The paralegal will also assist in the company’s legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation documentation and licensing matters. The paralegal is expected to have extensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements, company policy and procedures, key contracts and accreditation standards. The paralegal will assist in the organization’s overall compliance approach that supports employees. This includes multiple approaches to ensure that employees are both informed of laws, regulations, policies, procedures and expectations and also supported in solutions to achieve compliance and ensure continuous quality improvement. This requires being both a creative thinker and influential collaborator.
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
The paralegal is responsible for assisting the Chief Compliance officer in preparing and organizing various legal documents, including but not limited to applications, requests for proposals, documentation relating to employee matters, and contracts. Specific tasks include summarizing matters and preparing reports for senior leadership, drafting legal documents, preparing and filing documents, and organizing and archiving documentation.
The paralegal will also assist in the company’s legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation documentation and licensing matters. The paralegal is expected to have extensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements, company policy and procedures, key contracts and accreditation standards. The paralegal will assist in the organization’s overall compliance approach that supports employees. This includes multiple approaches to ensure that employees are both informed of laws, regulations, policies, procedures and expectations and also supported in solutions to achieve compliance and ensure continuous quality improvement. This requires being both a creative thinker and influential collaborator.
Skillsets Needed:
The paralegal is responsible for assisting the Chief Compliance officer in preparing and organizing various legal documents, including but not limited to applications, requests for proposals, documentation relating to employee matters, and contracts. Specific tasks include summarizing matters and preparing reports for senior leadership, drafting legal documents, preparing and filing documents, and organizing and archiving documentation.
The paralegal will also assist in the company’s legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation documentation and licensing matters. The paralegal is expected to have extensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements, company policy and procedures, key contracts and accreditation standards. The paralegal will assist in the organization’s overall compliance approach that supports employees. This includes multiple approaches to ensure that employees are both informed of laws, regulations, policies, procedures and expectations and also supported in solutions to achieve compliance and ensure continuous quality improvement. This requires being both a creative thinker and influential collaborator.
Skillsets Needed:
- Understanding of MPA operations
- Understanding of employment laws, including unemployment law requirements and workers compensation requirements
- Understanding of laws and regulations applicable to educational institutions
- Understanding of laws and regulations applicable to residential treatment institutions
- Understanding of laws and regulations regarding confidentiality including understanding and respecting privacy needs
- Knowledge of applicable accreditation/regulation standards
- Knowledge of company policy
- Strong writing skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational skills:
- Execute and/or assist with special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelors (Preferred)
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
- Prior experience (Preferred)
Other Requirements:
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook systems
- Ability to utilize a fax machine, phone system, and other office materials as necessary for the position
- Ability to respond quickly to phone calls, text messages, and emails
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as directions, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Responds to needs of the organization in a friendly, courteous manner.
- Flexible availability which includes Monday through Friday 9am-5pm at minimum
- Authorized to work in the United States (Required).
- Satisfactory completion of background and applicable pre-employment checks. Physical Demands & Work Environment
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, occasional stooping, bending and reaching. This job requires the ability to occasionally travel, and you must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments at times. This job requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
Benefits (Full-time):
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan (403B)
- STD & LTD
- Life Insurance
- AD & D
- Comprehensive wellness initiatives
- Paid time off
- Employee discount program
- Expense reimbursement
- Further education opportunities
Additional Benefits Working with Mount Prospect Academy
- Stewardship Center (Outdoor Equipment, Bike/E-Bike, Kayaks/Canoes, Snowshoes, Paintball Course, Ropes/High Ropes, Alpine and Cross-country Skis, Climbing Wall)
- Daily Adventure Outings
- Potential for Employee Housing
- Mileage Reimbursements
- 24/7 Access to Company Gym/Boxing Training Gym
- Regular Wellness and Team Building Activities
- Free meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Dynamic Professional Development Often
- Auto Shop, Car Repairs at Cost
- Woodshop, projects built at Cost
- Promote from Within
- Participation with Federal Loan Reimbursement programs
Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. Mount Prospect Academy does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
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