Corporate Paralegal - Full Time

Valley Health•Winchester, VA

About The Position

The Corporate Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting the Valley Health legal team in the areas of contract preparation and management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation support, and electronic medical record (EMR) audit trail reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent organization, discretion, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, highly regulated healthcare environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
At least five (5) years of relevant experience in corporate law, litigation support, healthcare law, or a related field is required.
High degree of accuracy in drafting, reviewing, and managing documents.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritize effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual data rooms; familiarity with EMR systems preferred.
Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work effectively with attorneys, executives, clinicians, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health system or other regulated industry is preferred.
Paralegal certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and revise a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, business associate agreements (BAAs), software licensing agreements, professional services contracts, and other health‑system documents.
Prepare redlines, compare document versions, and maintain accurate revision histories.
Coordinate with internal departments to confirm accuracy of business, operational, and legal terms.
Identify and escalate potential legal, regulatory, or business risks to supervising counsel.
Ensure final contracts are fully executed, stored, and tracked in the contract management system.
Draft, edit, and manage corporate governance documents, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, operating agreements, resolutions, and organizational charts.
Assist with corporate filings, registrations, annual reports, and other regulatory submissions.
Conduct legal and factual research and prepare concise written summaries for attorneys.
Assist with in-house management of litigation and claims, including assisting with responding to subpoenas, discovery requests, and trials.
Work with outside counsel through trial preparation.
Coordinate document collection, preservation, and production.
Review and analyze EMR audit trails as needed for litigation, claims, safety events, and internal legal matters.
Provide sworn testimony in litigation concerning audit trail preparation.
Prepare documentation for regulatory bodies and respond to internal or external requests for information.
Assist with departmental initiatives, and general administrative support.
Maintain organized, accessible, and properly archived records for all legal matters.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.