Paralegal

State Bar of Texas; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bar of Texas seeks a Paralegal to draft, review, and analyze legal documents and to assist counsel across health care, compliance, HIPAA, and litigation matters.

You will research, compile data, and support contract management while maintaining strict confidentiality and collaborating with internal clients and third parties. Strong writing and reporting skills are required, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Paralegal Studies with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• In-house health care setting experience preferred.
• Certification from NALA or AACP desirable.
• Organized and detail oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and analyze various legal documents.
• Perform legal research and compile data on health care, compliance, HIPAA, risk management, estate law, licensing, corporate, and litigation issues.
• Assist counsel with contract reviews and revisions for accuracy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and institutional information.
• Assist with contract management processes from intake through execution.
• Support Compliance and HIPAA administration activities as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Contract review

Communication

Report generation

Reading legal documents

Writing

Presentation

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Industry-recognized paralegal certification (NALA/AACP)

Tools

Legal database software

Job description

• 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.
• Under the guidance of counsel, 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.
• Assist counsel with the review and revision of 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.

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in Paralegal Studies with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or five years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• In-house experience within a health care setting is preferred.
• Industry-recognized certification from organizations such as NALA or AACP desirable.
• 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, ruled, 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.