Job Description

PRINTING United Alliance () , the largest national graphic arts trade association, represents an industry with approximately one million employees and serves the interests of thousands of member companies. We deliver to our members products and services that enhance their knowledge, growth, efficiency, and profitability through advocacy, research, education, and networking.

The Alliance is a diverse association that includes a growing membership, an expanding member services offering and a media organization with 9 brands producing print magazines, events, e-newsletters, websites, research and video.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to assist with reviewing individual contracts for the Alliance’s many events held throughout the U.S. with attendance ranging from 20 people to 40,000+ people. This is a project-based, part-time position (20 to 25 hours per week).

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and modifying event vendor contracts including hotel, venue, dinner, audio visual, golf, keynote speaker, security, photography, entertainment, registration terms and conditions, event rules, regulations and policies, etc.
• Reviewing and modifying corporate vendor contracts
• Drafting miscellaneous contracts for custom projects
• Mark/revise all contracts (using Track Changes in MS Word) to bring the contracts into conformity with the standards/preferences of the Alliance and send the marked contracts back to the General Counsel
• Conduct legal research related to contractual issues, data privacy regulations, etc.
• Providing administrative support to the General Counsel as needed

Education/Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree program approved by the ABA preferred, or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program
• 5 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably with a focus on business contract review and/or drafting
• Proficiency in MS Word, with an emphasis on familiarity using Track Changes to markup/comment on documents, familiarity with MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS File Explorer and some familiarity with Adobe, primarily for converting PDFs to Word
• Working knowledge of contract law and risk management principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality

Email resume to hr@printing.org.

We strive to develop and retain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they are respected, treated fairly and given equal opportunity to excel in their careers. The Alliance is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, political affiliation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 

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