This role is subject to a flexible hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 1-2 pre-determined days per week in our mid-town office.
SUMMARY
Under direction from the department attorneys, this position is responsible for researching legal issues, investigating facts, and preparing documents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares legal documents for review, approval, and use by department attorneys and internal clients and CRF clients.
- Works with department attorneys to draft and proofread contracts, create template agreements.
- Enter into, track, and follow-up on contract negotiations.
- Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treatises, etc.
- Assist with the large volume of contract work associated with clinical research trials.
- Prepares and maintains document files.
- Files correspondence and legal documents in office filing system.
- Ensures proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.
- Participates in a wide variety of special projects and compiles a variety of special reports.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 - 3 years relevant experience required; contract drafting experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent communication and writing skills, patience, professionalism, and ability to effectively interact with staff and management.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
BENEFITS
- Choice of health plans include medical, Dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Pre-tax travel expenses through TransitChek program
- 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Ten paid holidays each year
COMPENSATION
The hiring range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 per year. The annual salary that will ultimately be offered to the successful candidate will depend on job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience.
CONTACT INFORMATION
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume.
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CRF is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Contract Drafting: 2 years (Preferred)
- writing reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10019