Paralegal: Impactful Legal Research & Case Support

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Paralegal to support complex legal initiatives that safeguard one of Florida's premier healthcare organizations, enabling outstanding patient care, groundbreaking research, and innovation. You will prepare, review, and edit legal documents, conduct thorough legal research, and prepare summary reports.

You will organize confidential client records, coordinate communications among attorneys, clients, courts, and regulators, and assist with filings, trial

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; paralegal studies or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience supporting legal teams in a corporate or law firm setting.
• Strong skills in legal research, document preparation, proofreading, and case support.
• Experience managing confidential client records and legal documentation.
• Knowledge of filing procedures, court documentation requirements, and trial preparation activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and edits legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and case files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conducts legal research and prepares summary reports, supporting documentation, and case materials.
• Organizes and maintains confidential client, legal, and case records in accordance with standards.
• Coordinates communication among attorneys, clients, courts, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Assists with legal filings, case tracking, scheduling, discovery, and trial or hearing preparation.
• Manages assigned projects and administrative aspects of legal matters under attorney supervision.
• Provides information regarding legal processes, policies, procedures, and documentation to support case management.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

proofreading

Case support

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies

Job description

Overview

Make an impact beyond the courtroom. As a Paralegal at UF Health, you'll support complex legal initiatives that help safeguard one of Florida's premier healthcare organizations, enabling outstanding patient care, groundbreaking research, and innovation while building a rewarding career in a mission-driven environment.

💻 Work Style: Onsite

📍 Location: Gainesville, FL

🕒 FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

⏰ Schedule: Monday – Friday

The Paralegal provides legal, administrative, and operational support to a centralized, multi-campus healthcare legal department. This position assists with contract reviews, prepares and maintains legal documents and records, conducts legal and regulatory research, and supports attorneys and departmental leadership with a variety of legal and business matters. The Paralegal serves as a key resource in coordinating legal workflows, facilitating communication with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the accurate handling of confidential and sensitive information.

The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Paralegal supports Legal Services through document preparation, contract administration, legal research, project coordination, process improvement initiatives, and other activities that contribute to the efficient operation of the department and achievement of organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares, reviews, and edits legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and case files to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Conducts legal research and prepares summary reports, supporting documentation, and case materials.

• Organizes and maintains confidential client, legal, and case records in accordance with organizational and legal standards.

• Coordinates communication among attorneys, clients, courts, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

• Assists with legal filings, case tracking, scheduling, discovery, and trial or hearing preparation.

• Manages assigned projects and administrative aspects of legal matters under attorney supervision.

• Provides information and clarification regarding legal processes, policies, procedures, and documentation to support effective case management.

Qualifications

🎓 Education

Four years post high school education. Two years’ professional office experience in contracts, business or legal services may substitute for two years of post-high school education.

✅ Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of Paralegal experience, preferably within a law firm or in-house legal department. Experience in a healthcare, hospital, or regulated environment strongly preferred.

✅ Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Paralegal experience, preferably within a law firm or in-house legal department. Experience in a healthcare, hospital, or regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple professionals and managing high-volume, multi-priority workloads. Experience with contract drafting and reviews, document preparation, calendaring, and coordination of meetings in a professional setting. Experience handling confidential information with discretion.

✅ License/Certifications (if applicable):

Paralegal certification preferred