Sr. Paralegal
About The Position
This position is being maintained as an evergreen opportunity for anticipated future openings. While we may not have an immediate vacancy, we are proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates. As related opportunities become available, we will review your background and reach out if there is a potential match. The position is located in Madison WI working hybrid. The Sr. Paralegal will support Navitus, and their subsidiaries by (a) managing licensing processes; (b) drafting legal documents and templates, managing document templates and corporate legal records, performing records and legal research and preparing correspondence under general supervision; and (c) identifying, reviewing, and interpreting legislation and regulatory environment changes directly or indirectly impacting Navitus and provide support and analysis related to the interpretation and adoption of policies, processes, and procedures related to applicable regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 5+ years of relevant corporate paralegal experience with a governmental agency, law firm and/or in-house legal department required.
- Ability to type with speed and accuracy required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives
- The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees
Nice To Haves
- A paralegal educational certificate is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Imparts the philosophy, values, mission, and vision of Navitus and SSM Health and facilitates the integration of values in Continuous Quality Improvement (“CQI”) activities
- Expert in the specific areas of law and regulation applicable to a given legal discipline, the Senior Paralegal is able to independently perform and manage matter intake and administration through resolution, legal research, reviewing and identifying issues in legal matters, resolving questions submitted from business units, interpreting and implementing applicable policies and procedures, and working closely and directly with various business units and counsel in bringing matters to resolution
- Conducts legal search on relevant current and emerging laws, statutes and regulations, prepares memorandums of the findings, and create action plans where necessary to mitigate risks
- Prepares legal documents, such as contracts and correspondence, for review, approval, and use by the attorneys
- Files legal documents and correspondence in digital and physical filing systems
- Ensures effective indexing and filing of legal documents
- Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, contracts, and legal codes
- Supports attorneys by communicating and obtaining information, following-up on delegated assignments and knowing when to act and when to refer matters to the attorney. Performs other clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, providing information to internal and external stakeholders, taking notes, writing, and typing routine correspondence, and reading and triaging incoming mail. Identifying, reviewing, and tracking legislative and regulatory environment changes impacting Navitus and its affiliates
- Provide support and guidance related to the interpretation of applicable rules and regulations
- Conduct and participate in the training, coaching, and mentoring of the paralegal team members on the use of Navitus systems, tools, and techniques
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
