Paralegal

About AmeriPharma

AmeriPharma is a rapidly growing healthcare company where you will have the opportunity to contribute to our joint success on a daily basis. We value new ideas, creativity, and productivity. We like people who are passionate about their roles and people who like to grow and change as the company evolves.

AmeriPharma’s Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life that fits your lifestyle and goals

• Great pay and general compensation structures
• Employee assistance program to assist with mental health, legal questions, financial counseling etc.
• Comprehensive PTO and sick leave options
• 401k program
• Plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company sponsored outings and team-building events
• Casual Fridays 

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced paralegal with preferred experience in corporate law and/or labor and employment law. Paralegals should have at least 1-5 years’ experience. The ideal candidate will be eager to support our Firm's attorneys and staff with contracting, calendaring, filing, case management, drafting, legal opinions, motions, written discovery, legal research and analyses, written reports, external correspondence, case management, client file review and analysis, and other related tasks. 

 

Schedule Details

• In-Person (Laguna Hills, Ca.)
• Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison among various internal departments, assigned clients as well as with third party affiliates, experts, and co-counsels
• Review various types of contracts, agreements, reports and summarize
• Draft various types of agreements and templates
• Organize documents, files, and coordinate production and other time sensitive tasks
• Submit weekly legal summary to Upper Management with status updates regarding current cases, record requests, upcoming deadlines, and other assigned tasks
• Compose and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and other documents
• May be required to support, complete and/or submit various licensing applications and/or supporting documentation
• Maintaining clients’ and company’s corporate/organizational required annual filings with the regulatory such as professional boards, secretary of state and more
• Assist in collecting and responding to production
• Maintain legal records, manage legal billing, and organize litigation folders
• May be required to support and/or oversee periodic health care compliance projects
• Prepare drafts of legal forms and letters
• Legal Research and Analysis; Conduct comprehensive legal research on corporate law, healthcare law, pharmacy regulations, employment law, compliance issues, zoning and other related legal issues, concerns, or matters. Provide insightful analysis and summaries to team members, colleagues, contractors, and lead attorneys
• Manage and organize legal cases, projects, and documents
• Assist HR related immigration issues
• Assist the General Counsel of any and all other administrative and clerical work, including making copies, scheduling appointments, etc.
• Collaborate with outside counsel in preparing legal documents for litigation matters, including gathering evidence, maintaining case files, and coordinating with external counsel
• Provide training and guidance to other team members on legal processes and compliance issues, as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of employment law and corporate law. Additional preference may be given to candidates with knowledge/experience relating to healthcare law; pharmacy law; contracts; audits, investigations, negotiations, permitting, and compliance
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills; detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently, take self-initiative and be proactive
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively
• Ability to interact professionally and reliably with senior level executives within and outside the company, as well as with customers, vendors, visitors, and other dignitaries
• Proficiency in legal research tools and document management software

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience, with a strong background in employment, contracts, and corporate matters

Preferred Qualifications 

• Paralegal certification or equivalent qualification preferred

AmeriPharma’s Mission Statement 

Our goal is to achieve superior clinical and economic outcomes while maintaining the utmost compassion and care for our patients. It is our joint and individual responsibility daily to demonstrate to outpatients, prescribers, colleagues, and others that We Care!

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statements 

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. AmeriPharma values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or based on disability or any other legally protected class.

Salary

• $29 - $40/hour