POSITION SUMMARY:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to an Asssociate General Counsel, the paralegal will be responsible for assisting attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel as they represent BMC Health System in a wide range of legal matters. The paralegal will: (1) assist with case management; (2) help gather, produce, and file documents with the Secretary of State’s Office, Registry of Deeds and municipal agencies; (3) complete forms to be filed with federal and state agencies; (4) assist with the development and organization of training materials for internal hospital legal educational programs; (5) conduct basic legal research under the supervision of an attorney; (6) coordinate with internal and external parties regarding subpoena and other discovery responses; (7) serve as the administrative coordinator for guardianship and conservatorship matters, which includes serving as the liaison between in-house counsel, outside counsel and health care providers; (8) assist with the completion of document productions; and (9) complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Position: Paralegal
Department: Legal Affairs
Schedule: Full Time
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Work requires specialized technical and paraprofessional knowledge such as legal document preparation, accounting and bookkeeping, and basic research methods normally acquired through the completion of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
None
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 2-years of experience preferred. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively engage with the legal team and with various stakeholders. A comprehensive understanding of case management and computerized record keeping systems. Such knowledge is normally acquired during two years of related experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- The position requires the analytical ability necessary to gather and review a variety of documents and to prepare documents for use by attorneys or for filings.
- The position requires attention to detail and the ability to organize and maintain documentation for filings and case management.
- The ideal candidate must be able to conduct legal research and assist with presentations.
- The position requires the interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with varied members of the hospital workforce, outside attorneys and government agencies.
- The position requires the ability to work independently.
- The position requires the ability to work collaboratively and to readily engage with others including members of the legal team, personnel from other departments including social work, case management, and finance, as needed.
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