Job Summary:
The Paralegal will be responsible for providing direct administrative and clerical support to U.S. Dermatology Partner’s Chief Legal Officer. This position is responsible for varies activities ranging from transcribing and proofreading legal documents to filing and organizing said documents. Essentially, the Paralegal will maintain the efficiency of all procedures and case management to guarantee reliability and consistency, all the while enhancing the Legal department’s effectiveness by providing information-management support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text and data, coordinating legal documentation.
- Preparing / Reviewing / Filing various corporate governance documents (e.g. annual filings).
- Organize and calendar various litigation obligations and responses.
- Populate agreement templates and send for signature via electronic means.
- Prepare and proofread legal documents.
- Create and maintain a document storage solution for the legal department.
- Interact with patients and insurance carriers regarding professional liability issues.
- Maintain client confidence by keeping information confidential.
- Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
- Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.
Experience Requirements:
- 2-3 years significant experience as a paralegal; health care clients beneficial
- Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal documents / agreements
- Experience managing medium to large-scale document productions
- Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
- Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Document Review Software and Microsoft Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Skills Required
- 2-3 years of significant paralegal experience
- Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal documents and agreements
- Experience managing medium to large-scale document productions
- Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
- Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with document review software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience serving healthcare clients
What We Do
U.S. Dermatology Partners is one of the largest physician-owned dermatology practices in the United States, providing premier medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care to over two million patients annually. With more than 130 locations across nine states, the organization focuses on patient-first care, combining the personalized experience of private practice with a coordinated network of specialized physicians and national thought leaders.
