Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +20 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide legal and administrative assistance to the Chief Legal Officer.

• Review, prepare, organize, track, and route contracts, agreements, amendments, and legal documents.

• Identify missing information, inconsistencies, approvals, renewal dates, and other items needing legal review.

• Maintain records and tracking systems for contracts, legal matters, policies, and procedures.

• Coordinate communications, document requests, meetings, invoices, and follow up with external counsel.

• Assist with legal research and the preparation of summaries and supporting documentation.

• Review regulatory and legally sensitive communications, letters, notices, templates, and formal correspondence.

• Assist with responses to regulatory agencies, subpoenas, legal requests, and other correspondence.

• Prepare and distribute quarterly Board of Directors packets.

• Coordinate the review and approval process for the organization's policies and procedures.

• Serve as the main administrative contact for the Policy & Procedure Committee.

• Organize committee meetings, agendas, materials, approvals, and follow-up activities.

• Review policies and procedures for formatting, consistency, required sections, responsible parties, review dates, and approvals.

• Collaborate with department leaders to update policies within established timeframes.

• Maintain the policy inventory and monitor review or expiration dates.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in paralegal work, legal operations, contract administration, healthcare administration, or a related field is required.

• A paralegal certificate from an accredited program is preferred.

• Experience in healthcare, managed care, corporate, regulatory, or in-house legal departments is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with reviewing contracts, policies, regulatory correspondence, or other legal documents is preferred.

• Strong organizational and document-management skills are essential.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies or missing information in documents.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and priorities at the same time.

• Capability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

• Strong follow-up skills and the ability to coordinate assignments across multiple departments.

• Ability to review and comprehend contracts, policies, procedures, regulatory correspondence, and other formal documents.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and document-management systems is required.

• Ability to work independently while recognizing issues that require escalation to the Chief Legal Officer.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally with senior leadership, external counsel, regulators, providers, vendors, and employees.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.