Legal Assistant (Fargo, ND Office)

Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC•Fargo, ND

6d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Assistant provides critical support to attorneys and senior leaders across Noridian by providing administrative, research and governance support services. This role plays a part in protecting confidential and business-sensitive information and supporting the enterprise's legal and regulatory compliance objectives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
3 years of experience in a legal support role in a law firm or within a corporate legal department
Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment
Monitors processes proactively to support timely and efficient task completion
Recognizes potential concerns early and communicates them to the appropriate team member for prompt resolution or completion
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal or Legal Studies, Business Administration or Healthcare Administration
5 years’ experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or contract administrator
Experience in a government contractor and/or healthcare environment
Familiarity with federal and state regulatory frameworks
Proficiency in e-discovery tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, eDiscovery, Relativity)
Strong Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Manual (EDRM)
Familiarity with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, data privacy laws, and litigation procedures

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates processes related to the origination, review, process flow and ultimate execution of contracts, agreements and similar documents within the enterprise. Drafts, reviews, edits, and comments on contracts prior to final attorney review and signoff
Performs legal research and provides support to internal attorneys regarding contract or legal issues as requested
Coordinates the appropriate record-keeping and retention of all contracts and supporting material as well as maintains overall contract repository and related files
Assist attorneys with all phases of the e-discovery lifecycle, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, and production of Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
Supports litigation and regulatory matters by organizing case files, managing document review, preparing discovery responses and responding to subpoenas
Supports corporate governance matters, including preparation for board and committee meetings and managing corporate registrations
Organizes and controls workflow and information in support of executive objectives while ensuring various administrative tasks are performed in an effective and efficient manner
Composes, reviews, and proofreads a variety of materials including interoffice communications, presentations, contracts, letters, memoranda, agenda items, and other materials
Communicates and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders
Handles confidential and sensitive material
Manages special projects through completion and participates in cross-functional teams
Provides guidance and advice on administrative matters to executives, management, or other staff