Paralegal-Legal Department-Mount Sinai Hospital-Full Time-Days

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join their Legal Department. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to assist in-house counsel with drafting legal documents, managing litigation matters, and conducting thorough legal research. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring confidentiality and compliance while contributing to meaningful legal work. Join a team committed to excellence and inclusivity, where your skills will play a vital role in supporting the organization's mission to transform healthcare. If you are passionate about the law and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in paralegal studies from an accredited institution.
• Two years of experience in a legal office environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-house counsel with drafting legal documents and managing litigation matters.
• Perform legal research and ensure compliance with procedural requirements.

Skills

Legal Research

Document Drafting

Confidentiality Management

Litigation Management

Compliance Review

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Job description

Description

Position Title:

Paralegal-Legal Department-Mount Sinai Hospital-Full Time-Days

Position Summary:

The Paralegal performs legal research, analyzes legal opinions and/or prepares legal documents. Drafts affidavits, contracts and other legal documents and reviews documents and ensures the confidentiality of privileged materials and information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-house counsel in drafting of legal documents, including but not limited to, affidavits, corporate resolutions, subpoena responses, position statements;
• Assist in-house counsel in management of litigation matters, including gathering and examining documents and exhibits relevant to pending litigations and investigations;
• Perform legal research and analyze legal opinions to determine the applicability of statutes, case law, and rules and regulations to organizational matters;
• Review documents for compliance with procedural requirements;
• Review, ensure and maintain confidentiality of privileged information and materials provided or disclosed in the course of work;
• Maintain legal files, including corporate documents for organizational entities;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree -or- Associate’s Degree in paralegal studies from an accredited school of paralegal training.

Experience Requirements:

• Two years in a legal office environment preferred.

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $30.68 - $44.71 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 529 - Legal Department - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.