Paralegal

Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), the paralegal will provide a wide variety of paralegal functions, which may include drafting legal documents and contracts concerning business transactions, performing basic case management skills, and acting as a front-end interface with clients, staff, and attorneys.
Interacts directly with these positions on a variety of recurring and non-recurring assignments involving legal matters in several programs and the UNC Health Appalachian system as a whole.
Responsibilities: Job responsibilities may include any combination of the following: Assist CLO with coordination of contract review process utilizing the HighQ software for contract management.
Manages policy review software.
Assists in the development of compliant policies aligned with legal requirements and industry standards.
Timely preparation, review, and proofreading of a diverse range of agreements, with a focus on employment agreements, real estate leases, and other contracts.
Revises contract language in partnership with CLO.
Assists attorneys in creation, use, and updating of template and form documents.
Organizing and routing high-volume of agreements for timely execution.
Proactively engages in and leads contracting process improvement initiatives and implements smooth, speedy, and efficient work flows.
Serves as administrator for use of HighQ contract database, including responding to inquiries related to submission and use of the database and training users of the contract database.
Assists CLO by conducting general legal research on various topics to support attorneys in preparing legal opinions and strategies.
Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization.
As needed, organize and maintain corporate files, such as organizational documents, minutes, and resolutions as needed.
Collaborate with the legal and compliance teams to implement and monitor ethics and compliance programs.
Assist in conducting ethics and compliance training sessions and awareness programs for employees.
Assist in documentation production, redaction of documents, and preparation of document notebooks and exhibits.
Assist with HIPAA implementation and issues as needed.
Coordinate with counsel on document production, litigation holds, responses to subpoenas, and other court filings.
Assist attorneys with file maintenance, case management plans, calendaring, invoice and check processing, and routine communications with internal clients.
Under attorney direction, draft correspondence, pleadings, and legal instruments.
Extend best efforts and compassion, share ideas and feedback in a positive and professional manner, demonstrate a positive “can-do” attitude, speak well of the skills and professionalism of other departments and staff.
Assist with projects as assigned by attorneys.
Support the use of new technology, attend technology training sessions, and demonstrate skill in using technology.
Perform general administrative duties, such as filing, organizing, scheduling, and routing contracts for execution.
As needed, file documents with courts and administrative tribunals.
Create privilege logs.
Retrieve records.
Prepare exhibits, hearing notebooks, etc.
Manage court reporter scheduling and transcript procedures.
Provide basic administrative assistance as required.
Proofing, cite- and fact-checking documents.
The highly qualified applicant must have a thorough understanding of the various program purposes and objectives, the procedures under which programs operate, and possess a complete understanding of the paralegal function.
North Carolina General Statutes, state rules and regulations, and federal statutes and regulations are consulted regularly.
Procedures, precedents, and model legal documents may be available but considerable interpretation may be necessary.
Minimum Education and Skills: Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or a Paralegal certificate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: High-level of experience in Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and basic database and contract management systems required.
Strong sense of ownership.
Flexibility and ability to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities accurately and efficiently.
Experience with HighQ contract management solution preferred.
Works well under pressure and has a high level of attention to detail.
Demonstrates integrity, strong client-relationship skills, the ability to use judgment, tact, discretion, and keep information confidential.
Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
Experience managing complex projects that require coordination of high volumes of deliverables across multiple departments.
Experience formally interacting and communicating with regulatory agencies or other similar government agencies or institutions.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Exceptional writing, grammar, spelling and internal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively and to work with teams outside of one’s assigned area to complete submissions under deadlines.
Ability to work independently and to understand when to escalate issues.
Ability to research and investigate issues without explicit direction.
Ability to manage workload and prioritize assignments in service of defined objectives.
Builds effective cross-functional relationships.
Self-motivated and takes initiative beyond routine responsibility.
Seeks and accepts new responsibilities.
Works well independently but also supportive of other professionals in the department.
Demonstrates dedication to producing quality work products.
Utilizes resources and technologies appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner.
Cooperates and demonstrates flexibility when facing change.
Interacts effectively and courteously, in person, by telephone, and in-writing with attorneys, supervisors, co-workers, and other business professionals.
Proactively communicates the status of work.
Understands the need to ask questions and seek guidance.
Expresses thoughts accurately and concisely, both verbally and in-writing.
Physical Demands: Manual dexterity and mobility.
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting and, at times, standing/walking.
Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
Working Conditions: Rarely exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases.
Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
At times, subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies.
Continuous sitting > 6 hours per shift.
Episodes of walking/standing greater than > 4 hours per shift.
Speaking, reading, and writing > 8 hours per day.
Infrequently per shift: lift, carry, push, and/or pull > 30 lbs.
Frequently per shift: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches.
Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity.
Frequently per shift: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away.
Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work.
Benefits and Compensation: Compensation is commensurate upon education & experience.
Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date.
This position is a non-exempt position.
Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as HSA.
Supplemental insurance to include short and long-term disability insurance, accidental insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, legal insurance, etc.
Student loan refinancing benefit and college savings fund as well as tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off - front-loaded for the first year for qualifying part-time and full-time employees (amount based on status and FTE at the time of hire) - paid time off accrual begins following the first year of employment.
Cash out option also available for qualifying employees by meeting specified criteria.
Paid parental leave - qualifying employees are eligible to use two (2) weeks of paid parental leave anytime during the first six (6) months following the birth or adoption of a child - to be taken consecutively.
Employee Wellness program - Love Your Life - award-winning voluntary wellness program available for UNC Health Appalachian employees.
Employees enrolled on the organization's health plan can enroll with our health screening (biometrics and labs) and earn program incentives.
Employees who are not enrolled on the organization's health plan can participate in online wellness activities for a chance to earn quarterly prize drawings.
Employee to Employee (E2E) program - Caring for our own.
Employee program that is solely funded by voluntary employee donations.
The money is used to financially assist co-workers that are experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
Employee perks to include discounted rates for Dollywood, Biltmore, Tweetsie Railroad, etc.
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We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care.
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