Paralegal Manager

The Paralegal Manager is responsible for managing the logistical day to day operations of the Legal Department. Ensures that deadlines are met, assigns responsibility when applicable, monitors and summarizes progress of various projects within the department. Manages activities of various team members in relation to assigned programs and projects. Conducts research on legal issues, ACOG policy, and clinical guidance. Develops, and implements organizational systems, and partners with ACOG attorneys and staff in conducting the work of the department.

Note: This position is considered Hybrid and will need to commute to ACOG's office located in Washington, D.C.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Partners with department leadership in the management of the Legal Department, ensuring that staff needs are met by the members of the department.
• Conduct legal, policy, and factual research as assigned.
• Develop and implement improvements to the department’s workflow as assigned, including systems for tracking contracts.
• Process automated and/or templated contracts, identifying and conferring as necessary with attorneys on contractual legal issues requiring attorney analysis.
• Manage standard contracts, including first level reviews, preparation of first drafts, negotiation and approval, under attorney supervision
• Manage ACOG’s insurance portfolio, under attorney supervision.
• Provide management and organizational support for Committee meetings involving the work of the division, as needed.
• Oversee state databases for potential grievance alerts and report findings on a quarterly basis for consideration by counsel and Grievance Committee.
• Support department attorneys in their liaison role to Nominations, Grievance, Appeals, Governance and Bylaws Committees as needed and requested.
• Support attorneys in the preparation for and conduct of Grievance Committee hearings.
• Support attorney work with the College and Foundation Boards of Directors as needed and requested.
• Manage ACOG’s amicus brief practice, including coordinating amicus coalitions and pro bono legal services, and providing day-to-day support for the approval process.
• Manage social media and website updates on cases and amicus briefs filed in conjunction with internal Communications staff. • Collaborate with attorneys in advising ACOG staff on compliance issues and questions, including researching best practices and monitoring ACOG practices.
• Collaborate with attorneys with corporate governance issues, including transition of activities between corporate entities, revisions to bylaws, organizing historical governance documents, and creating a system to manage governance documentation going forward.
• Manage responses to various inquiries and requests for information from Fellows and ACOG staff.
• Collaborate with attorneys with litigation matters and subpoena responses, when necessary.
• Oversees the preparation of reports to the Board and other internal and external stakeholders on the progress of the division as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytic skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage multiple projects, exercise sound professional judgment, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or other related software and Internet research skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a variety of levels of professional staff and physician volunteers is essential.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years of relevant paralegal and/or legal management experience required.

Our Perks

Paid Parental Leave – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace –  Flexible work schedule –  Commuting Allowance – Generous Paid Time Off – Holiday Pay – Life Insurance – Community Volunteering Opportunities – Generous 401(k) Company Contributions – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Learning Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

ACOG is an EEO employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As a federal government contractor and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, the College takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees covered are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable law. For more information about your equal employment opportunity rights, please view this poster: EEO is the Law. The College also participates in E-Verify.