Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY

*This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week onsite in our Buffalo, NY office

This position works under the supervision of attorneys of the law department conducting fact development, investigation and collection of relevant information to assist the attorney in issue identification or strategy development including gathering appropriate documents; monitoring particular legal or regulatory developments; engaging in research, cite check and retrieval of laws, policies and regulations; and developing information for reviews, reports, accreditation submissions, regulatory filings and court documents.  Responsibilities include performing a combination of functions using established procedures and applying knowledge about the operations of corporations to issues and projects assigned, attending corporate board meetings, drafting meeting minutes and preparing resolutions or other governance documents, interacting substantively with management at all levels on a regular basis and may interact with outside attorneys, consultants, governmental regulators and others when needed.   The paralegal is the designated professional position used by the attorneys of the law department to assist them in meeting work demands and is relied upon by the attorneys to perform certain administrative, research and analytical functions necessary to provide advice and service to the Corporation. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conducts fact development, investigation and collection of relevant information to assist the attorney in issue identification or strategy development as well as works with the Corporation’s managers to identify information to complete work related to reports, accreditation submissions, regulatory filings and court documents.  Gathers appropriate documents in preparation of correspondence, regulatory filings, reports and court pleadings.  Prepares summaries of factual issues.
• Monitors particular legal or regulatory developments and engages in basic research, cite check and retrieval of laws, policies and regulations.  Reviews research materials for new laws and regulations.  Identifies and analyzes basic legal issues. Analyzes laws and regulations as they relate to the operations of the Corporation.  Monitors Corporation’s compliance with governance documents, major contracts, licenses and other agreements.
• Develops information for reviews, reports, accreditation submissions, regulatory filings and court documents.  These documents are confidential and legal in nature and represent the Corporation’s responses to legal and regulatory requests for information.
• Reviews contracts for specific provisions, identifies specific contracts or data required by the Corporation.  Prepares minutes, and other relevant corporate governance information.  Drafts corporate resolutions.  Prepares form documents and basic contracts and regulatory filings.
• May handle or supervise administrative functions of the law department, such as performing litigation database functions and ensuring the law library materials are updated.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate with 3-5 years relevant work experience

Substitutions

• 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• Experience in Corporate Governance

SKILLS

• Observe high standards of confidentiality consistent with all applicable laws, the standards of the law department and the requirements of the Corporation.
• Handle with utmost integrity discreet and confidential  information is expected
• Exercise good judgment regarding the disclosure of all information and materials to various recipients.
• Highly disciplined and organized
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Client focused with strong business acumen.
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units.
• Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities.

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.  The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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