Paralegal - Health Plan Legal

Texas Children's Hospital • Bellaire, TX

8h

About The Position

The Paralegal will provide legal support to the Assistant General Counsels in the Legal Department, the Director of the Legal Department, and other attorneys with contracting needs. A primary focus of this role is supporting the contract review and approval process, which includes drafting contracts, managing workflows, coordinating documents, and obtaining signatures. Additionally, the Paralegal will be responsible for performing legal research and writing, drafting policies and procedures, and assisting with healthcare regulatory matters as directed. This position requires someone who works well in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Paralegal Certification required
• A bachelor’s degree will substitute for four years of experience and the paralegal certification
• 5 years paralegal experience required
• 1 year experience working with contracts in a corporate department/law firm required

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prepares legal documents/contract for review and approval of attorneys
• Drafts memos to internal and external clients under supervision of attorneys
• Provides support on intellectual property matters
• Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions and legal articles. constitutions, and legal codes
• Prepares and coordinates legal correspondence, reports, and presentations upon request
• Maintains departmental contract and legal subject files and related online log in good order
• Keeps legal files current and in good order so they can be retrieved easily

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED