Paralegal

Overview

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Paralegal provides support to the legal department, which includes, reviewing and organizing documents and contracts, reviewing contracts, and researching applicable laws. This position also touches on areas including, but not limited to, general legal affairs and court matters, risk management, policies and procedures, regulatory matters, and corporate governance.

• Review and track subpoenas and court orders served on agency staff.
• Act as the agency contact for external attorneys requesting staff testimony or medical records.
• Assist in preparing employees for court or deposition testimony.
• Oversee and manage the agency’s legal request ticketing system.
• Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes as requested by the Associate General Counsel.
• Review proposed filings with federal and state agencies.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing corporate documents and proposed filings with federal and state agencies.
• Assist with reviewing board bylaws, incorporation/charitable status, Secretary of state filings, and real estate tax exemptions.
• Assist the Associate General Counsel with a wide variety of projects requiring legal expertise.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Assist in drafting and reviewing various legal documents, contracts, agreements, and corporate documents ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
• Ensure contract follow-up and tracking for all agency contracts.
• Maintain all agency legal forms and templates.
• Maintain and oversee the agency’s Legal Contract Database.
• Assist with legal disputes relating to contractual obligations or grant compliance.

• Review and revise various agency policies and procedures to achieve legal compliance.
• Maintain and ensure policies and procedures are current and updated when appropriate.
• Manage the agency’s “Policies & Procedures” intranet microsite to assure staff have access to all current policies and procedures.

EDUCATION:

• Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program accredited by the American Bar Association

Experience

• One to two (1-2) years of experience in healthcare law, or transactional work, healthcare preferred, or equivalent based on experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Superior writing skills.
• Strong analytical acumen demonstrated by following a through fall and analytical approach to planning, problem solving and decision-making.
• Excellent communication abilities and people skills.
• Strong initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a sense of urgency and accuracy.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and display strong judgment skills.
• Well organized, strong ability to multi-task, and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for both clients and staff.
• Ability to always act in a professional manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and build rapport quickly, develop trust, and sustain positive working relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the public and/or external entities and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for cultivating a strong culture at F&CS.

Certifications/Licenses

• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program accredited by the American Bar Association that requires a minimum of 60 semester hours preferred.