Legal assistant

Prime Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Sr. Legal Assistant to support the Legal Department. The successful candidate will play a critical role in preparing materials for board meetings, managing contracts, and providing essential administrative support. This remote position demands advanced skills in Microsoft Office and requires excellent communication and organizational abilities. Candidates with a legal background and robust administrative experience are encouraged to apply, as this role offers opportunities to make a difference in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience within Legal and/or Compliance.
• 2 years of work experience in an administrative or department coordination role.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and coordinate Board of Directors meeting materials.
• Provide administrative support within the Legal department.
• Manage department-owned contracts and maintain files.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in business or legal secretary certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. We do not lose sight of that. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make.

Job Posting Title

Sr. Legal Assistant - Remote

Job Description

The Legal Assistant is responsible for providing advanced paraprofessional and administrative duties for the Legal Department with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, discretion and independent judgment. This position is responsible for being a critical role in the preparation of materials for Prime's board of directors.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, coordinate and upload Board of Directors meeting agendas and materials

• Assist with the development and scheduling of Legal training for the organization

• Provide administrative and clerical support for all general office duties within the Legal department including but not limited to: coordination or execution of special projects, handling of phone calls, calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reporting and management, scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, conferences, onboarding new employees, submitting security requests, maintenance of legal matter management, e-billing and analytics tool, department event planning, creating and socializing meeting agendas, manage department invoices, attorney memberships, subscriptions, CLE registration, and record management, etc.

• Prepare routine correspondence, proofread and organize litigation-related and transactional documents such as pleadings, discovery documents and due diligence materials, compose routine letters and memoranda, and route, answer, or approve correspondence not requiring escalated attention

• Manage the administrative responsibilities related to the department-owned contracts by maintaining the electronic and physical files, maintaining the legal mailbox, tracking all completed and pending contracting activity, assisting in drafting activities, preparing responses to internal and external inquiries regarding the contracts, and distributing copies of contracts upon request

• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma from an accredited school or equivalent GED

• 2 years of work experience within Legal and/or Compliance

• 2 years of work experience in an administrative or department coordination role

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate needs and self-direct to ensure accountabilities are fulfilled; Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (inclusive of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio)

• Expert level attention to detail with previous experience consolidating information from various sources into executive summaries, spreadsheets, presentations and reports

• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information

• Experience establishing and maintaining key relationships internally and externally, at all levels of an organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in business or a legal secretary certification by an accredited organization; HS diploma or GED is required

• 5 years of work experience in an administrative, department coordination, Legal or Compliance related role with at least 2 years experience working within a Legal department, law firm, government agency, or other related entity

• Significant working knowledge of, and experience applying Legal terminology and Board practices

• Previous experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management, managed care or other healthcare organization

Physical Demands

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Constantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms

• Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Potential pay for this position ranges from $25.48 - $40.87 based on experience and skills.

To review our Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page (https://www.primetherapeutics.com/benefits) and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail.

Prime Therapeutics LLC?is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to?race, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.? ?

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.

Prime Therapeutics' fast-paced and dynamic work environment is ideal for proactively addressing the constant changes in today's health care industry. Our employees are involved, empowered, and rewarded for their achievements. We value new ideas and work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care and service to our members.

If you are looking to advance your career within a growing, team-oriented, award-winning company, apply to Prime Therapeutics today and start making a difference in people's lives.

Prime Therapeutics LLC?is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to?race, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.? ?

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1.866.469.1257 or email [e-mail].