Paralegal-Litigation Support-Legal Department-Mount Sinai Hospital-Full Time-Days
Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY
•$31 - $45
About The Position
The Paralegal performs legal research, analyzes legal opinions, and prepares legal documents. The role drafts affidavits, contracts, and other legal documents, reviews materials for procedural compliance, and safeguards the confidentiality of privileged information. The Paralegal supports in-house counsel with litigation and investigations, maintains legal files and corporate documents, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or an associate degree in paralegal studies from an accredited school of paralegal training.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in a legal office environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in-house counsel with drafting legal documents, including affidavits, corporate resolutions, subpoena responses, and position statements.
- Assist in-house counsel in managing litigation matters, including gathering and examining documents and exhibits related to pending litigation and investigations.
- Conduct legal research and analyze legal opinions to determine how statutes, case law, rules, and regulations apply to organizational matters.
- Review documents for compliance with procedural requirements.
- Ensure and maintain the confidentiality of privileged information and materials received or disclosed during work.
- Maintain legal files, including corporate documents for organizational entities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
