Legal Affairs Specialist

Summary

Performs legal technical and administrative support for General Counsel and legal department as directed. Primary responsibilities include maintaining and organizing legal files and contracts, conducting legal research and drafting correspondence and documents. Acts as a liaison between General Counsel and employees, staff, patients, opposing and co-counsel, clients and other interested parties to facilitate the business of General Counsel.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Affirms the urgency of situations and determines appropriate action; relays obligations as well as ramifications if issues not handled in a timely manner.
• Assists the General Counsel in managing claims by responding to requests for documentation and coordinating depositions.
• Conserves legal documentation tracking and organization systems.
• Captures and organizes confidential information.
• Coordinates completion of insurance applications, facilitates communications with outside insurers for submission of data, and other necessary activities relating to the insurance programs of the health system as directed by the General Counsel.
• Directs and trains management and staff on complying with legal requirements including interpreting and clarifying terms and conditions on legal matters.
• Directs the research and preparation of supporting documents ensuring fulfillment of obligations; reviews detailed information for accuracy and completeness.
• Independently research, compile and organize confidential information.
• Composes and coordinates large amounts of contractual language and terms to ensure contracts are executed accurately and timely; Prepare legal correspondence independently.
• Interfaces and coordinates with outside counsel to obtain and exchange information and documentation.
• Maintains and updates contract and legal files using appropriate software systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree or some college coursework required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Five years experience as paralegal or legal assistant, in medical/healthcare organization preferred.