Paralegal

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis seeks a capable paralegal to assist in document management, research, and litigation support. The role involves preparing agreements, maintaining centralized files, and coordinating with internal departments.

Candidates should have ABA-accredited paralegal education or a related bachelor's degree, plus 2 years' experience; 5 years preferred. Proficiency in Westlaw/LexisNexis and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related paralegal or legal experience.
• ABA-accredited paralegal program or Bachelor's degree with paralegal experience.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, drafting, negotiation, execution, and management of agreements and other documents.
• Maintain centralized files and databases and coordinate with internal departments.
• Provide training on document/database management software.
• Assist counsel with legal research and support for sales, acquisitions, and intellectual property matters.
• Process and report on legal bills and related administrative tasks.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Paralegal knowledge

Education

ABA-accredited paralegal program

Bachelor's degree with paralegal experience

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Assists in document management which includes organization, recordation, execution, tracking, training, and other related activities. Assists in database management as assigned. Performs legal research as assigned. Provides litigation and administrative agency internal investigative support to legal counsel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

Assists in document management which includes organization, recordation, execution, tracking, training, and other related activities. Assists in database management as assigned. Performs legal research as assigned. Provides litigation and administrative agency internal investigative support to legal counsel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, drafting, negotiation, execution, tracking, recordation, and other management of agreements, claims, and other documents on behalf of the corporation and/or its affiliated entities.
• Works with other internal departments as necessary or requested.
• Receives, creates, organizes, updates, and maintains centralized files and databases.
• Participates in and provides training to others in the use of document and/or database management software as requested.
• Assists internal/external legal counsel in sales and/or acquisitions of corporate entities, real property, equipment, supplies, and other assets.
• Performs legal research as requested to determine statutory, regulatory, and other case law related to legal matters for the corporation.
• Provides litigation, eDiscovery, and other investigative support as requested for internal/external legal counsel.
• Assists with preparation, filing, tracking, and management of patents, corporate service marks and trademarks and other intellectual property.
• Handles processing and reporting of claims as requested.
• Handles processing of legal bills; prepares and tracks check requests as requested.
• Completes assigned goals and other tasks as requested.

Minimum Required Experience

Knowledge of general office management, secretarial skills and operation of machines/equipment as acquired through 2 years of related paralegal or legal experience.

Preferred/Desired Experience

Knowledge of general office management, secretarial skills and operation of machines/equipment as acquired through 5 years of related paralegal or legal experience.

Minimum Required Education

Completion of Paralegal Education Program accredited by the American Bar Association or Bachelor’s Degree with related paralegal or legal experience. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral, and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired Education

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or similar field.

Minimum Required Special Skills

Computer software program (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.) skills. Knowledge and competency in the use of Westlaw and/or LexisNexis as well as other legal resources. Skill competency in conducting legal research and legal writing skills. Ability to handle multiple complex projects accurately and successfully.