Paralegal

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. seeks a Paralegal to provide high-level legal and administrative support. The role includes drafting employment contracts and healthcare agreements, researching, and maintaining contract databases in a hybrid schedule at Fairbanks Hall, Indianapolis.

The ideal candidate will have a paralegal degree or certification, 0–3 years of relevant experience, and strong MS Office skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal degree required.
• 0–3 years of relevant paralegal experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with employment contracts/agreements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between attorneys and internal and external business and legal contacts.
• Provides high-level administrative support to attorneys, performs legal research, and drafts legal documents.
• Supports attorneys with all aspects of drafting employment contracts and other general healthcare contracts.
• Maintains organization of contracts in contracting software and other software platforms.
• Assists with the creation of presentations and updates and maintains databases.

Skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Our teams shape strategic initiatives, have passion, and work to improve health outcomes.They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our team in the role of Paralegal. This position is full-time with a hybrid flexible schedule. This position has onsite responsibility at Fairbanks Hall in Indianapolis, IN.

Role Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between attorneys and internal and external business and legal contacts.
• Provides high-level administrative support to attorneys, performs legal research, and drafts legal documents (e.g., correspondence, legal holds, etc.).
• Supports attorneys with all aspects of drafting employment contracts and other general healthcare contracts.
• Maintains organization of contracts in contracting software and other software platforms.
• Assists with the preparation of meetings, including agendas and distribution of materials.
• Creates and maintains corporate and legal forms, documents, reports, policies and procedures, corporate governance documentation, and spreadsheets.
• Assists in the creation of presentations and updates and maintains databases.
• Manages various projects as determined appropriate and assigned.
• Assists with corporate filings and other governance-related work.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

Preferred:

• Paralegal Degree or Certification.
• 3+ years of paralegal experience.
• Experience working with employment contracts/agreements.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal degree required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with matrix organization and complex work environment preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.