Position Summary:

ARC is seeking a Paralegal to support the Office of General Counsel with the J-1 program and all aspects of grant agreement contracting. This position reports to the General Counsel and work closely with members of the General Counsel’s staff as well as directors and staff of the grants team.

 Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of legal aspects related to contract and grants management.

• Good communication skills with clear articulation.

• Strong legal writing, proofreading and editing skills. 

• Demonstrated effective organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaborating with a team.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to learn and use grants management software.

• Strong technology knowledge with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

• Strong business acumen skills.

• Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, critical analysis. 

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and bring an energetic and innovative approach to his or her work.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience responding to Freedom of Information Act requests is a plus.

• Paralegal certificate a plus.

• Ability to stay up to date and apply information to ARC structure and process.

• Successful completion (prior to hire) and maintenance of background security review. 

• Minimum travel (~10%). If travel is needed, must maintain and possess a valid driver’s license.

About Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.

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