GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Support and assist the legal team with a variety of responsibilities including contracts, case management, and other legal matters related to clients, vendors, and the healthcare industry. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as liaison among various internal departments, funnel legal requests, and manage work allocation for the Legal team. Develop resources and tools for the business to self-serve legal issues, and training resources for the Legal team to use with business partners.  Assist attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents, including provider, vendor, corporate, and client contracts as well as legal correspondence and memoranda. Assist attorneys with management of healthcare-related litigation, including discovery, subpoenas, and preparing documents for hearings or trials. Assist attorneys with legal research, case preparation, and document management related to healthcare law and regulatory matters. Maintain and organize agreements and files, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with legal standards. Support enterprise contract lifecycle management system. Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, including HIPAA. Monitor regulatory changes that impact the healthcare industry and provide timely updates to the legal team. Assist in responding to subpoenas and requests for medical records and patient information. Other duties as assigned. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: 

Associates or bachelor’s in paralegal studies or a related field, or Paralegal certification.  

Experience: 

At least 8 years’ experience working as a paralegal either in corporate or law firm environment. Experience in a healthcare environment preferred. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  

Paralegal certification preferred; required in the absence of Associate and/or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

Ability to follow projects through to completion.  Strong attention to detail and accuracy.  Flexibility and ability to manage time independently and efficiently.  General familiarity with legal matters.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Intermediate Proficiency in Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.  Strong interpersonal skills.  Must maintain a professional demeanor.  Must work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and be able to take on independent responsibility. Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills. Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.