Paralegal
Summary of Position:
The Paralegal will play a vital role in our dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This individual will be responsible for managing various legal tasks, including contract management, review, and negotiation, as well as assisting with corporate governance matters and litigation support. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-energy setting, possess strong organizational skills, and demonstrate a keen attention to detail. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the legal operations of a rapidly growing organization serving the healthcare company while working alongside a passionate and innovative team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Administer Contract Management System (LinkSquares), including system training and overseeing processes
- Monitor and managegroup electronic mailbox
- Maintain and updatecontract templates
- Analyze basic contracts for changes (redlining) and facilitaterevisions, collaborating with General Counsel on legal terms, etc.
- Conduct legal review and negotiation of contracts, with experiencelevel determininginvolvement
- Collaborate closely with Sales and Operations to ensure their legal needs are met
- Assist General Counsel with coordination of corporate governance matters, policy review, drafting presentations and assistingwithlitigation
- Performs other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the department and the company
- Live by and promote Verisma company values
Minimum Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree required; law degree or paralegal certificate preferred
- Non-lawyers must have at least 5 years supporting lawyers or legal teams in an in-house setting; lawyers must have at least 2 years’ experiencepracticing law in an in-house or law firm setting
- Experience with healthcare law including business associate agreementsand HIPAA
- Experience with contract management and contract management systems
- Willingness to be accountable for business deliverables
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially when dealing with clients, senior executives, sales teams, and business partners
- Proven ability using data and analytics to inform and influence decision-making
- Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time
