Paralegal

70 HonorHealth Support Services; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Paralegal to support the Office of the General Counsel. You will coordinate legal matters, draft and review contracts, and liaise with departments and outside counsel to protect the healthcare system.

The role requires an in-house paralegal with 5+ years’ experience and a relevant certificate; strong research, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential to keep records and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associates in Paralegal Studies, Justice Studies, Criminology, Legal Studies, or similar
• Required Other / Certificate 10 years’ experience as a paralegal in lieu of education
• 5 years as Paralegal in-house, government, or corporate law
• Required 8 years in-house, government, or corporate experience
• Preferred Other Undergo a minimum of 10 hours of continuing legal education per calendar year
• Paralegal Certificate - Certification
• Paralegal Advanced Competency Certification - Paralegal Cerification Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/attend meetings and maintain records.
• Prepare responses to interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Draft, review, revise correspondence; interact with other departments; conduct legal research and provide analysis.

Education

Associates in Paralegal Studies, Justice Studies, Criminology, Legal Studies, or similar

Required Other / Certificate 10 years’ experience as a paralegal in lieu of education

Job description

Primary City/State: HonorHealth - 8125 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Category: Legal Services

Shift: Day

Department: Legal

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY The Paralegal performs paralegal duties at the direction of an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel. Assumes a primary role in the coordination of legal matters pertaining to the healthcare system. May interact with outside legal counsel representing the healthcare system in various legal matters. May prepare responses to interrogatories and other discovery requests; draft, review, revise correspondence; interact with other departments; conduct legal and non-legal research and provide analysis of results. May draft, review, revise, and negotiate contract agreements for products and services. May perform department administrative/operational functions, coordinate/attend meetings, and maintain records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Contract Review Support, which may include: Prepare and edit contracts between hospital and third-party vendors. Review and evaluate proposal plans and contract specifications. Negotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing. Serve as a liaison with outside contracting representatives. Identify the need for amendments to existing contracts. Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records. Claims and Litigation Support, which may include: Compiles, reviews and organizes evidence for litigation purposes. Conduct investigations and interviews with hospital employees to gather information critical to defense of hospital. Prepare responses to litigation discovery requests. Coordinates interviews of employees with outside counsel. Assist with preparation of hospital employees for deposition and/or court appearances. Responds to subpoenas and discovery requests in non-HH related litigation, including Arizona Medical Board, Arizona Nursing Board and other state regulatory agencies. Accept process and coordinate court appearances for employees testifying as witnesses in non-hospital related litigation, i.e., custodian of records, mental health hearings, sexual assault examiners, phlebotomists in DUI cases, and criminal proceedings. Corporate, Regulatory and Transactional Support, which may include: Assists in-house attorneys with special projects, acquisitions, joint ventures, business formation, and special projects. Drafts legal documents, agreements, correspondence and memorandums. Conducts legal research and prepare memoranda and/or opinions containing recommended action and/or solutions to issues. May be responsible for department administrative functions and creating new processes for improving operational efficiencies. Develops and maintains cost center budgets for departments within the Office of the General Counsel. Support reporting to insurance carriers. Coordinate billing with outside law firms.

Education

Associates in Paralegal Studies, Justice Studies, Criminology, Legal Studies, or similar

Required Other / Certificate 10 years’ experience as a paralegal in lieu of education

Experience

5 years as Paralegal in-house, government, or corporate law

Required 8 years in-house, government, or corporate experience

Preferred Other Undergo a minimum of 10 hours of continuing legal education per calendar year

License and Certifications

Paralegal Certificate - Certification, Paralegal Advanced Competency Certification - Paralegal Cerification Upon Hire Preferred

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through: Nine acute-care hospitals Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

Benefits

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

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