Paralegal III

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

5d•$32 - $47•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides operational support to legal counsel by reviewing, drafting and revising legal documents, conducting research, and monitoring and tracking legislative/legal developments in assigned area. Participates in projects by gathering and collecting documents, reviewing due diligence and serving as a liaison. Assists legal counsel in developing policies, procedures, systems, tools and processes to comply with designated laws and regulations. (Intended for use by SHSO only)

Requirements

Associate's degree in Paralegal studies or one of the specified certifications
If no AA in Paralegal studies, one of the following certifications is required: PACC-Paralegal Advanced Competency Certification OR CP-Certified Paralegal OR Certified Legal Professional (CLP) OR Professional Paralegal OR APC - Advanced Paralegal Certification
2 years of recent relevant experience
Knowledge of legal principles, concepts, systems and processes
Knowledge of legal time constraints and deadlines
Knowledge of legal ethics, terminologies, and methods and procedures of discovery
Ability to identify, evaluate and extract pertinent information from a variety of documents and computerized sources
Ability to research statutes and legal references using digital tools, libraries, legal publications and professional resources, and to summarize research results
Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions or recommend course of action
Critical thinking and analytical skills with a keen attention to details
Proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues and concerns
Customer service focus in all decisions and actions
Ability to communicate through verbal and written means, and to present information to a variety of audiences
Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness
Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotion of an inclusive work environment
Initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities
Ability to maintain and work discreetly with privileged and confidential information
Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities

Reviewing, drafting and revising legal documents
Conducting research
Monitoring and tracking legislative/legal developments in assigned area
Gathering and collecting documents for projects
Reviewing due diligence
Serving as a liaison
Assisting legal counsel in developing policies, procedures, systems, tools and processes to comply with designated laws and regulations