Paralegal - Managed Health

American Addiction Centers • Oak Brook, IL

2d • $36 - $53 • Remote

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a Paralegal to work collaboratively with internal and external customers in a high-paced/high-volume Legal Department under the direction and supervision of attorneys. The role provides legal assistance and support to system-entities, ensuring each entity operates consistent with the mission, purpose, and values of Advocate Health. The Paralegal will provide legal support to assist system-entities and ensure quality work product in compliance with legal requirements, best practices, and internal policies and procedures. This role requires maintaining familiarity with and researching applicable laws and regulations pertaining to federal and state regulatory requirements for health care providers.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in legal field.
• Typically requires 3 years of related experience as a paralegal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather data and compile and present it in a clear, logical manner.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) or similar products.
• Ability to maintain data integrity.
• Excellent research skills and familiarity with state and federal applicable laws and regulations.
• Well organized, strong attention to detail and self-motivated.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• General understanding of legal and regulatory environments as well as the substantive area(s) in which the individual works.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, and, as applicable and under the direction of an attorney, manages various types of legal documents (e.g., contracts, organizational documents, policies and procedures, letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, service agreements, employment agreements, education agreements, settlement agreements, separation agreements, leases, timeshares, use agreements, subleases, closing documents, confidentiality agreements, charters, bylaws, minutes and resolutions, certificates, corporate filings, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas responses, discovery requests, etc.).
• Ensures contract terms align with Legal Department and system policies, and that appropriate approvals are in place prior to execution and signers are aligned with company policies.
• Assists with regulatory and legal analyses, including compliance with relevant laws and related regulations.
• Performs legal research, including review of statutes, regulations, accreditation standards, online databases, case law, legal articles, and other documents.
• Participates and assists in the handling of legal matters, including transactions, investigations/litigation, due diligence, information gathering/discovery, document production requests for governmental or administrative investigations, document preservation notices, and other related responsibilities and assignments as requested by attorneys in the department.
• Maintains a variety of legal documents, records, and databases, including contracts, corporate records, reports and pleadings, litigation matter management reports, and other reports.
• Prepares and monitors document preservation notices and otherwise assists with litigation matters, as applicable.
• Evaluates and responds to requests for contracts, and coordinates signatures on contracts and other legal documents as needed.
• Communicates with outside counsel and others on behalf of attorneys.
• Serves as an initial point of contact for other departments in numerous areas, including patient care, employment, subpoena and release of information, medical research, and healthcare marketing.
• Performs such various other assignments as may be requested by attorneys in the department.
• Assists with projects as needed by other Paralegals.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree