Legal Assistant

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY), a multispecialty medical practice group, staffs several municipal hospitals and clinics within New York City through an affiliation agreement with NYC Health + Hospitals.  PAGNY’s corporate staff provides administrative, practice management and human resources services in support of its more than 3000 clinical providers.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.  

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. 

Under the supervision of General Counsel, the Legal Assistant provides a wide range of support to the legal department.  The Legal Assistant is expected to complete all work with a high level of workmanship and quality and contribute to a respectful and collaborative work environment.

• Organize and maintain corporate records, correspondence, vendor contracts and other legal department documents
• Assist in contract management process for vendor contracts including tracking, finalizing and coordinating signatures
• Assist in corporate filings and applications
• Track legal vendor invoice fees and payments
• Track, manage, and assist outside counsel with pending litigation matters
• Attend meetings and take minutes
• Support General Counsel with administrative matters
• Manage attorneys’ calendars, schedules, and appointments
• Other administrative duties as assigned.
• 5 days per week on site required.

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of significant in-house corporate experience, preferably in healthcare, hospital administration or large medical practice required
• Paralegal experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to deal with confidential information on a daily basis
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Positive and proactive problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ideal candidate will be a quick study; detail- oriented; work well under pressure and able to juggle multiple priorities; have excellent interpersonal, speaking and writing skills.  Looking for someone to take a hands-on role within a small but dynamic legal department. 

Benefits include: 

• Competitive compensation package 
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one 
• Choice of a three tiered, low cost medical plans starting day one 
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one 
• Generous paid time off program
• Annual Salary = $55,000.00 - $65,000.00*

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.  Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.   

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our policies ensure equal opportunities for all. Learn more about our initiatives by visiting our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page. 

*Salary Disclosure Information: 

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements.  The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits.  Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.