Legal Assistant to General Counsel; Part-time

Overview

JOB TITLE:

Legal Assistant to General Counsel

DEPARTMENT:
Legal

The Legal Assistant to the General Counsel provides high-level substantive and administrative support by managing the high stakes documentation for CODA accreditation, and compliance auditing to ensure the school remains legally and operationally secure.

• Assist with managing the General Counsel’s calendar; schedule meetings on behalf of General Counsel
• Prepare expense reports and submit to accounting on behalf of General Counsel
• Prepare documents, agendas, and record minutes for meetings as requested by the General Counsel
• Assist with travel arrangements for General Counsel
• Serve as primary point of contact between General Counsel and other departments or external parties
• Draft routine legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files
• Assist with research and maintain current knowledge on regulations, health law, and company policies
• Assist with maintaining repository of school legal policies
• Assist the General Counsel in preparing documentation for the Commission on Dental Accreditation to maintain the program’s standing
• Assist with the preparation and organization of sensitive documentation for internal investigations including resident, faculty, or staff conduct, ensuring all procedures align with school policy and federal regulatory requirements
• Assist with document preparation for litigation, organizing evidence, and monitoring regulatory compliance
• Assist with contract lifecycle management
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the General Counsel

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) from four-year college or university
• Minimum of three to five years of related experience under attorney supervision and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations preferred:
  Certified Legal Assistant Certification provided by NALS or Advanced Certified Paralegal

• Computer
  
  Skills Required:
  
  Expert in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Discretion & Confidentiality:
  Perform with unwavering integrity and maintain confidentiality due to handling of sensitive information
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management
• Accreditation Knowledge:
  Familiarity with CODA standards
• HIPAA & FERPA Proficiency:
  Deep understanding of patient privacy laws and student record privacy
• Project Management and Prioritization:
  Ability to oversee multiple projects and exercise high-level judgment to filter communications and prioritize the GC’s time
• Professional Communication:
  Ability to translate complex legal jargon into clear documentation for residents, faculty, and staff while using discretion under supervision of GC