Paralegal

General Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate General Counsel, assumes increasing responsibility for providing legal support to the department attorneys for various WellSpan Health activities and issues, such as physician contracting, business transactions, contract negotiation/drafting/review, HIPAA, privacy and security, real estate transactions, tax-exemption, payor contracting, and policy development and review. Exercises diplomatic communications and excellent client relations, promoting positive and effective working relationship with all contacts.  Work product is self-directed and requires significant independent judgment and discretion, sound organizational and analytical skills, and minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews, redlines, and otherwise prepares vendor, customer, nondisclosure, lease, employment, and other agreements
• Reviews and prepares policies, procedures, and other operational documents
• Facilitates and compiles stakeholder reviews of complex agreements from internal departments, as necessary
• Identifies business and legal risks associated with commercial terms and propose and help to implement mitigation strategies
• Develops training, processes and policies associated with regulatory and corporate functions.
• Maintains and improves existing templates for contracts and other documents and prepare additional templates as needed
• Assists with and supports project management, process design, and the creation of standard work for various legal team initiatives
• Provides support for the legal team’s daily work internally and in relation to other departments within the organization
• Provides support for system-wide legal compliance including, but not limited to, efforts relating to policies and contracts as well as HIPAA privacy and security, fraud and abuse laws, CMS rules, and other healthcare regulatory laws.
• Works in partnership with other members of the legal team to achieve established goals of the department.
• Demonstrates effective management of own time by setting deadlines and completing commitments within negotiated timeframes.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records and documentation.
• Initiates and manages a logical and efficient filing system to ensure ease and expeditious retrieval of information.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with System core values, Code of Conduct, confidentiality obligations and other policies and procedures
• Provides common sense solutions to operational issues
• Identifies legal and operational concerns and brings them to the attention of the appropriate member of the legal team.
• Conducts legal research, as assigned
• Other duties, as assigned
   

Common Expectations:

• Manages time effectively to meet crucial deadlines and has the ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility in technical and interpersonal approaches with others as well as maintaining an understanding the culture of the organization.
• Exercises excellent judgment in day-to-day activities
• Has the ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Has a strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects, and success in resolving a diversity of issues proactively
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation
• Scrupulously maintains high ethical principles and demonstrates sound problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate work while being proactive, taking initiative, and exhibiting sound judgment.
• Demonstrates clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications skills, including an emphasis on grammar and formatting.
   

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 5 years Experience in Corporate law. Required
• Healthcare law. Preferred

Courses and Training:

• Paralegal training/certificate Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Proficient in legal research and Microsoft Office tools such as Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• Able to learn quickly and work without supervision.