Paralegal Specialist

Posted Sep 6

🚀 Who we are

Nava is one of the fastest growing benefits brokerages in America and the first to fuse cutting edge technology with benefits expertise to deliver an end to end benefits solution for growing businesses. Through better renewal strategy, benefits back-office support, and a modern member experience, employers turn to Nava to lower costs, delight employees, and augment HR teams.

Nava is driven by the mission to fix healthcare in America, starting with the 160M Americans who get healthcare through employers. Backed by leading investors and founded by seasoned entrepreneurs, we're an ambitious group of people transforming the $50B / year benefits brokerage industry, and making a positive impact on the lives of Americans across the country.

🚀 About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal Specialist to join our team. This role is designed for a seasoned paralegal professional who can independently manage complex projects and contracts, build and execute a legal playbook, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with legal terminology and practices common in leading law firms and will possess exceptional organizational skills.

🚀 What you’ll do

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to develop a comprehensive legal playbook that establishes business standards and best practices for contract negotiation.
  • Execute this playbook to review and manage complex contracts and legal documents, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and legal requirements, and coordinating with external legal resources when required.
  • Maintain a high level of organization, managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously with precision and attention to detail.
  • Implement and maintain efficient systems for document management, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Proactively identify potential issues and develop strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring smooth project progression.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external legal resources to facilitate contract review and resolve outstanding legal questions.
  • Organize and manage signed contracts, including documentation of any approved exceptions to business standards so we can ensure compliance with any non-standard terms.

🚀 What you’ll bring

We understand that your experience is more than just a list of requirements, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the following criteria.

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal role
  • Minimum Education Requirements:
  1. An associate degree in paralegal studies, or
  2. A bachelor's degree in another field combined with a paralegal certificate, or
  3. Equivalent work experience in a legal environment.
  • Communication Skills: A strong communicator capable of leading impactful discussions and aligning stakeholders effectively.
  • Problem-Solving: A proactive problem-solver who demonstrates ownership, finding opportunities in setbacks and reflecting on challenges to drive improvement.

🚀 Working at Nava

We are a remote-first company dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment. We believe in providing our team members with the autonomy to choose how and where they do their best work. Our culture thrives on building and strengthening connections across teams and around the country through various virtual and in-person events.

🚀 Benefits

  • As a remote-first company, we offer location-agnostic pay based on NYC benchmarks regardless of where someone is located within the U.S. The base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $130,000 and is based on individual qualifications and experience.
  • Equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401k, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • 12 weeks of paid leave for all new parents + 2 weeks of transition time
  • $50/month to go towards a benefit of your choosing that will improve your mental or physical health
  • Flexible PTO
  • $1,000 stipend to set up your home office
  • $50/month connectivity reimbursement
  • And more…

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We believe that solving North America's insurance challenges requires leveraging North America's greatest strength: our diversity. We are excited to build a diverse and dynamic team that will drive meaningful change in the industry.