Company :Highmark HealthJob Description :
JOB SUMMARY
*This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week onsite in our Buffalo, NY office
This position works under the supervision of attorneys of the law department conducting fact development, investigation and collection of relevant information to assist the attorney in issue identification or strategy development including gathering appropriate documents; monitoring particular legal or regulatory developments; engaging in research, cite check and retrieval of laws, policies and regulations; and developing information for reviews, reports, accreditation submissions, regulatory filings and court documents. Responsibilities include performing a combination of functions using established procedures and applying knowledge about the operations of corporations to issues and projects assigned, attending corporate board meetings, drafting meeting minutes and preparing resolutions or other governance documents, interacting substantively with management at all levels on a regular basis and may interact with outside attorneys, consultants, governmental regulators and others when needed. The paralegal is the designated professional position used by the attorneys of the law department to assist them in meeting work demands and is relied upon by the attorneys to perform certain administrative, research and analytical functions necessary to provide advice and service to the Corporation.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts fact development, investigation and collection of relevant information to assist the attorney in issue identification or strategy development as well as works with the Corporation’s managers to identify information to complete work related to reports, accreditation submissions, regulatory filings and court documents. Gathers appropriate documents in preparation of correspondence, regulatory filings, reports and court pleadings. Prepares summaries of factual issues.
- Monitors particular legal or regulatory developments and engages in basic research, cite check and retrieval of laws, policies and regulations. Reviews research materials for new laws and regulations. Identifies and analyzes basic legal issues. Analyzes laws and regulations as they relate to the operations of the Corporation. Monitors Corporation’s compliance with governance documents, major contracts, licenses and other agreements.
- Develops information for reviews, reports, accreditation submissions, regulatory filings and court documents. These documents are confidential and legal in nature and represent the Corporation’s responses to legal and regulatory requests for information.
- Reviews contracts for specific provisions, identifies specific contracts or data required by the Corporation. Prepares minutes, and other relevant corporate governance information. Drafts corporate resolutions. Prepares form documents and basic contracts and regulatory filings.
- May handle or supervise administrative functions of the law department, such as performing litigation database functions and ensuring the law library materials are updated.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate with 3-5 years relevant work experience
Substitutions
- 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
Preferred
- Experience in Corporate Governance
SKILLS
- Observe high standards of confidentiality consistent with all applicable laws, the standards of the law department and the requirements of the Corporation.
- Handle with utmost integrity discreet and confidential information is expected
- Exercise good judgment regarding the disclosure of all information and materials to various recipients.
- Highly disciplined and organized
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Client focused with strong business acumen.
- Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units.
- Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities.
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$28.61
Pay Range Maximum:
$44.31
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
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What We Do
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to nearly 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms.
A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. Our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative technology solutions.
We’re also proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.