PARALEGAL

• Department General Counsel-Parent
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift - M-F 8:30am - 5pm

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, Diversity Inc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace.

Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.

Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Position Highlights:

The Paralegal will work to directly support the legal team of the OGC, effectively manage OGC files, documents and systems, and support legal/non-legal members in fulfilling the responsibilities of the OGC. This position handles a variety of routine and administrative tasks under direct supervision. Incumbents will support special projects as needed for OGC/Moffitt globally.

Specific duties may encompass (but are not limited to) the following depending upon assigned support area (ex. contracting, clinical affairs, clinical trial transactions, research, employment and/or litigation):

• Manage files and projects, prepare documents, perform basic research, and provide support to both legal and non-legal members of the Institution in an effort to fulfill the responsibilities of the OGC.
• Review, analyze, and interpret contractual language including, but not limited to, terms and conditions, scope of work, duration, price, warranty, indemnification, and confidentiality provisions, for the Institution’s contracts.
• Draft, redline, amend, and negotiate contracts and business transaction documents under the direct supervision of assigned supervising attorney in the OGC.
• Promote and ensure compliance with the Institution’s contracting processes by facilitating and monitoring the initiation, progression, and finalization of its contracts, including adhering to all applicable timelines and overseeing the successful completion of the necessary review, negotiation, and execution of the Institution’s contracts.
• Understand and adhere to current and internal policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as developments in healthcare law.
• Engage in daily verbal, written, and electronic communications with varying stakeholders, business partners, leadership, and vendors.

The Ideal Candidate:

• The legal services portion of duties will be to provide legal support to OGC and Moffitt management and staff regarding various legal matters, including those related to employee relations, bio-medical focused research, intellectual property, grants, ethics and regulatory compliance, and related contracting. Preference will be given to candidates with experience assisting in litigation and employment law matters, including preparing internal case files, managing discovery with outside counsel, and supporting OGC attorneys in employment-related disputes and compliance issues.
• Candidate should be able to display good organization, problem-solving, and computer skills. Candidate should possess excellent research, written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Abil…