Paralegal

Scottish Rite for Children; Fort Worth, Town of Texas (TX, WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Rite for Children in Fort Worth is seeking a qualified Paralegal to join our legal team. The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting research, and assisting with compliance processes. Candidates should possess a degree in Paralegal Studies and have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, proficiency in legal software, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Join us in our mission to give children back their childhood!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably within a legal or health care setting.
• Industry-recognized certification from organizations such as NALA or AACP preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents, statutes, laws, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Scottish Rite legal team to deliver high quality service.
• Draft, review, and analyze various legal documents.
• Perform legal research and compile data on health care, compliance, and litigation issues.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Legal Research

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Legal database software

Job description

Job Title

Paralegal

Location

Dallas - Hospital

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Scottish Rite legal team in delivering high quality and professional service to Scottish Rite management.
• Draft, review, and analyze various legal documents.
• Perform legal research and compile data on a wide variety of health care, compliance, HIPAA, risk management, estate law, licensing, general corporate, and litigation issues.
• Review and revise contracts and other documents for organization and accuracy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient and institutional information.
• Assist with contract management process for hospital, from intake through execution.
• Assist the Director of Compliance with compliance and HIPAA administration processes relating to the Compliance Work Plan, auditing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in Paralegal Studies is required (bachelor’s degree is preferred).
• Industry‑recognized certification from organizations such as NALA or AACP preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably within a legal or health care setting.
• Organized, detail oriented, and able to multi‑task.
• Excellent communication and organization abilities.
• Strong research and report‑generating skills.
• Experience in using legal database software.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents, statutes, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Excellent writing skills and oral communication capabilities, and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good communications, including presenting information and responding to questions with internal clients and third parties.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and otherwise computer literate.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working in a team‑centric environment.

About Us

At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team. We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and are an equal opportunity employer.

Contact

For questions, contact [e-mail].