Legal Assistant (Part Time)

The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is a highly successful nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate cures through stem cell research.

We are seeking a diligent and proactive Part-Time Legal Assistant to support the NYSCF legal & IP team. Reporting to the AVP, IP, Tech Transactions and Legal Affairs, you will assist with legal research, IP portfolio management, and compliance tracking. You describe yourself as detail-oriented and are able to handle multiple assignments at once. The ideal candidate will flourish in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.  

This position will be onsite at our offices located in Midtown, Manhattan. This position is flexible with a 15-25 hour work week in a part-time capacity with work hours from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday. 

• Support legal research on intellectual property, compliance, and life sciences regulations.
• Support intellectual property portfolio management (patents, trademarks, copyrights).
• Support legal compliance initiatives, including tracking and reporting requirements. 
• In consultation with the AVP, conduct preliminary research on legal matters and report initial findings to the AVP.
• Provide general administrative support and handle confidential information.
• Coordinate discussions with researchers concerning ongoing third-party licensing compliance, including protocol adaptations.
• Perform administrative and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (Pre-Law, Business, Political Science, or related field).
• Strong interest in IP, legal transactions, and life sciences.
• Ability to handle multiple, concurrent projects and generate high-quality work. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent research skills, including use of legal research engines (e.g., Westlaw Practical Law).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. 
• Experience working as part of a team, with strong cooperation and collaboration skills.
• Ability to take initiative, adapt, and work independently.  

Why Join NYSCF? At NYSCF, you will be part of a dedicated team that is transforming the landscape of stem cell research and accelerating scientific breakthroughs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

At NYSCF, we believe diversity in all forms makes us a better team, and we celebrate it. Yet studies have shown that women, people of color, and other minoritized individuals in STEM may be less likely to apply to jobs where they do not meet all of the criteria. Therefore, if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that goes into effect on the first of the month following your start date. It includes a choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with 2% employer match (immediate vesting schedule which starts after your first 90 days), short and long term insurance, life insurance, inclusive paid parental leave program, pretax transit and parking, legal aid benefits and wellness benefits. Our paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal days, flexible holidays, summer flex program, and all company holidays. If a visa is required, NYSCF will cover all of those costs. Relocation will sometimes be necessary; therefore, we will provide you with an allowance. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.  

NYSCF is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our organization. We provide equal opportunities to all applicants for employment without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The position is based at our location in Manhattan.

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