Legal Assistant

Summary

Baptist Health is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team in Louisville

Maintains a close and highly responsive working relationship with the day-to-day activities of the attorneys and others in the Legal Department. Utilizes legal office skills, including word processing skills and ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision. Performs work of a highly confidential nature; makes decisions within the scope of authority; and relieves Legal Department attorneys of designated administrative duties. Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, teamwork, good judgment, knowledge of internal and external customers, broad knowledge of organization and company policy and procedures.

• Conduct general legal research, review and draft basic legal documents, preparation of investigative letters, assembling documents and exhibits related to regulatory investigations, and drafting correspondence under the direction of attorneys.
• Prepare and disseminate reports from Legal Department electronic billing system, litigation case management system, and document management system upon request.
• Promote corporate integrity through compliance with the BH Corporate
• Maintain signed contracts in the electronic contract management system, filing, and setting up files.
• Scan and close Department files.
• Become cross-trained to provide support and back-up for Department paralegals, contracts administrators, and litigation and claims analyst.
• Prepare and maintain Litigation Trial and Mediation calendar.
• Prepare weekly department calendar.
• Setup in-person and virtual meetings for members of the Legal Department including scheduling coordination and sending electronic invitations; prepare and disseminate meeting materials; reserve meeting room(s); prepare room and obtain necessary equipment.

• Associates degree OR 5 years of job-related experience in lieu of a degree
• Clerical and administrative duties in a legal office or legal department preferred

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.