Senior Paralegal – Contracts, Compliance & Research

Chcsek; Pittsburg, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Inc. (CHC/SEK) is seeking a Paralegal to support the Legal Department with contract administration, research, and document management. You will handle confidential information, monitor deadlines, and coordinate with attorneys, vendors, and departments in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and independence are essential to ensure timely filings and compliant operations across CHC/SEK locations.

Qualifications

• Senior-level paralegal with 5+ years in corporate governance, in-house or real estate transactions.
• Associate degree in business or related field preferred.
• Certified Paralegal (CPP) certification or within 6 months of hire.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal; bilingual a plus.
• Valid driver's license; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to the Legal Department.
• Organize and maintain legal, compliance, insurance, and other business documents; manage contract log.
• Assist with contract administration by collecting documentation and reviewing contracts, MOUs, amendments, and related documents.
• Monitor deadlines, expiration and renewal dates, and requirements for contracts and filings; coordinate with stakeholders.
• Assist with vendor and procurement activities; draft and package RFx documents and related contracts.
• Provide support for litigation, regulatory, licensing, trademark, and patent matters; coordinate documents and maintain files.
• Create and maintain databases to track legal information and notifications of deadlines and renewals.
• Support corporate entity management and governance activities, including registered agent services and annual minutes.

Skills

Paralegal experience

English fluency

Legal research

Attention to detail

Travel ability

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Certified Paralegal (CPP) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Document Management Systems

Job description

The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Inc. (CHC/SEK) is seeking a Paralegal to support the Legal Department with contract administration, research, and document management. You will handle confidential information, monitor deadlines, and coordinate with attorneys, vendors, and departments in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and independence are essential to ensure timely filings and compliant operations across CHC/SEK locations.