PARALEGAL

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading healthcare institution in Florida seeks a Paralegal to support its Office of General Counsel (OGC). Responsibilities include managing legal files, preparing and reviewing contractual documents, and assisting in litigation. The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience and strong organizational and communication skills. This role involves extensive interaction with both legal and non-legal staff to ensure compliance with legal processes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of paralegal experience.
• Experience assisting in litigation and employment law.
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents.

Responsabilités

• Manage files and projects, prepare documents, and perform basic research.
• Review and interpret contractual language for compliance.
• Draft, redline, amend, and negotiate contracts under supervision.

Connaissances

Legal research

Contract analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Formation

Associate’s degree in Paralegal or related field

High School Diploma plus four years of experience

Description du poste

Position Highlights

The Paralegal will work to directly support the legal team of the OGC, effectively manage OGC files, documents and systems, and support legal/non‑legal members in fulfilling the responsibilities of the OGC. This position handles a variety of routine and administrative tasks under direct supervision and will support special projects as needed for OGC/Moffitt globally.

Summary

Support the OGC’s contract, document, and legal operations, ensuring compliance with institutional processes and federal/state regulations. Perform research, drafting, and administrative tasks to facilitate legal and business functions.

Duties

• Manage files and projects, prepare documents, perform basic research, and provide support to both legal and non‑legal members of the Institution.
• Review, analyze, and interpret contractual language including terms and conditions, scope of work, duration, price, warranty, indemnification, and confidentiality provisions for the Institution’s contracts.
• Draft, redline, amend, and negotiate contracts and business transaction documents under the direct supervision of an assigned attorney.
• Promote and ensure compliance with the Institution’s contracting processes by facilitating and monitoring the initiation, progression, and finalization of contracts.
• Understand and adhere to current policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and developments in healthcare law.
• Engage in daily verbal, written, and electronic communications with stakeholders, business partners, leadership, and vendors.

The Ideal Candidate

• Provide legal support to OGC and Moffitt management and staff regarding employee relations, biomedical research, intellectual property, grants, ethics, regulatory compliance, and contracting.
• Experience assisting in litigation and employment law matters, including preparing internal case files, managing discovery with outside counsel, and supporting OGC attorneys in employment‑related disputes.
• Demonstrate good organization, problem‑solving, computer skills, excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, faculty, customers, and the general public.
• Basic arithmetic skills and ability to interpret bar graphs.
• Proficiency with internet tools and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Paralegal Duties

• Assist in preparing, circulating, and filing legal opinions, contracts, corporate documents, and government reports.
• Support litigation projects, including filing and redacting motions and preparing printed materials.
• Assist with large institutional initiatives and special projects.
• Draft, review, and revise OGC correspondence and documents, including agreements, policies, meeting minutes, and forms.
• Under attorney supervision, research and analyze statutes, case law, and legal articles.
• Interact with external contractors, partners, and affiliates.
• Support cross‑departmental initiatives related to contracting, clinical affairs, trial transactions, research, employment, and/or litigation.

Contract Management

• Assist OGC in contract management and associated workflows; proficient usage of Moffitt’s contract management system.

Document Management

• Help OGC with filing documents, pulling documents from files, updating agendas, indexing contracts, and uploading documents to the system.
• Enter edits from team members into legal documents and format documents and presentations.
• Prepare and edit operating procedures for day‑to‑day OGC operations and recommend changes to enhance effectiveness.

Additional Duties As Assigned

• Other duties as assigned by OGC leadership.
• Participate in the paralegal pool as needed.

Credentials and Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal, Business, or related field (Bachelor’s degree a plus) plus a minimum of two years of paralegal experience.
• –OR–
• High School Diploma plus a total of four years of direct legal assistant or paralegal experience may be considered.