Corporate Paralegal - Full Time

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program Membership

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its legal team in contract management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, coordinating legal terms with departments, and assisting with litigation support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, at least five years of experience in corporate law, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a health plan, paid time off, and a robust employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate law, litigation support, or healthcare law.
• Experience in a health system or other regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, including vendor and service agreements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to confirm accuracy of contracts.
• Ensure final contracts are fully executed and stored appropriately.
• Assist with regulatory submissions and corporate governance documents.
• Conduct legal research and manage litigation support.

Skills

High degree of accuracy in drafting

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple workflows

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with EMR systems

Ability to handle sensitive information

Ability to work effectively with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Corporate Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting the Valley Health legal team in the areas of contract preparation and management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation support, and electronic medical record (EMR) audit trail reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent organization, discretion, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, highly regulated healthcare environment.

Department

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE - 108412

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Pay Grade

117

Responsibilities and Duties

• Draft, review, and revise a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, business associate agreements (BAAs), software licensing agreements, professional services contracts, and other health‑system documents.
• Prepare redlines, compare document versions, and maintain accurate revision histories.
• Coordinate with internal departments to confirm accuracy of business, operational, and legal terms.
• Identify and escalated potential legal, regulatory, or business risks to supervising counsel.
• Ensure final contracts are fully executed, stored, and tracked in the contract management system.
• Draft, edit, and manage corporate governance documents, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, operating agreements, resolutions, and organizational charts.
• Assist with corporate filings, registrations, annual reports, and other regulatory submissions.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare concise written summaries for attorneys.
• Assist with in‑house management of litigation and claims, including assisting with responding to subpoenas, discovery requests, and trials.
• Work with outside counsel through trial preparation.
• Coordinate document collection, preservation, and production.
• Review and analyze EMR audit trails as needed for litigation, claims, safety events, and internal legal matters.
• Provide sworn testimony in litigation concerning audit trail preparation.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory bodies and respond to internal or external requests for information.
• Assist with departmental initiatives, and general administrative support.
• Maintain organized, accessible, and properly archived records for all legal matters.

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience

At least five (5) years of relevant experience in corporate law, litigation support, healthcare law, or a related field is required. Experience in a health system or other regulated industry is preferred.

Certification & Licensure

Paralegal certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• High degree of accuracy in drafting, reviewing, and managing documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual data rooms; familiarity with EMR systems preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, executives, clinicians, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full‑time employees include:

• A Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive‑Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on‑campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.