Paralegal II

Job Summary:

The Paralegal II is responsible for supporting the Office of the General Counsel in two or more of the following substantive areas of law: Contracts, Privacy, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, M&A Employment, Real Estate, Privacy, Regulatory, Governance, and/or Litigation.

Essential Functions:

• Provide support to attorneys on the CareSource Legal team
• Act as first level responder to internal and external inquiries related to areas of responsibility
• Review and/or prepare a variety of legal documents including affidavits, contracts, correspondence, forms, filings, leases, legal notices, memorandums, and responses to government agencies
• Effectively research and summarize legal issues using search engines, articles, judicial decisions, and other resources
• Initiate, gather and analyze information related to various legal issues and make recommendations
• Effectively prioritize workload and monitor deadlines  
• Accurately communicate relevant and potentially sensitive information to and from internal and external partners
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment
• May handle administrative responsibilities delegated by senior attorneys
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Five (5) years of relevant experience as a paralegal or legal assistant is required
• Healthcare and/or managed care experience preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytic, research and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong customer service and team orientation
• Ability to excel in fluid, dynamic environment
• Excellent critical thinking and listening skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent time/project management and prioritization skills

Licensure and Certification:

• Notary Public or willing to obtain Notary and eNotary commission preferred

Working Conditions:

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Compensation Range:

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Organization Level Competencies

• Create an Inclusive Environment

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business