Legal Paraprofessional

Manage various business aspects of the Legal department including supervising the paraprofessional staff, tracking invoices, inter-department communications, assisting with the budget and coordinating with department Project Manager on process efficiency projects. Conducts research, drafts and manages contracts, memoranda, and legal and business communications. Responds to and maintains documents related to requests for medical records and other TriWest documents.

Education & Experience

Required:
Paralegal certificate and/or bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business administration or similar study or equivalent experience.

5+ years legal administration, legal operations, paralegal experience, including transactions/contract administration and legal research, or equivalent background.

5+ years of experience with corporate laws and regulations

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Experienced in organizing and managing a corporate legal department

3+ years of experience in drafting and managing contracts

Preferred:
Healthcare industry experience & Supervisory Experience
Successfully passed AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer Exam

Key Responsibilities

Supervises, monitors work and delegates tasks of legal administrative/paraprofessional staff. Trains, coaches and develops staff.

Operations management: strategic and tactical planning, quality control, coordination of events and workflow, monitor invoices. Implements and maintains department procedures and systems.

Has responsibility for correspondence and telephone contact related to TriWest business. Interacts with all TriWest departments, TriWest field staff, contractors and customers.

Acts as Legal Department liaison as required. Monitors documents delivered to Legal Department. Attends meetings as assigned by General Counsel.

Manages department computer system, data and records storage, electronic corporate documents and contract management, manages security access of share drives.

Assists in the editing of materials in compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Coordinates with relevant departments to assure accuracy of contents.

Assists General Counsel with due diligence for various matters including determining facts surrounding legal problems and obtaining information regarding contracts or other matters.

Researches, coordinates and prepares responses to requests from state, local and federal regulatory agencies under general supervision of corporate counsel.

Manages the preparation of presentations and reports for Board of Director and various corporate committees and meetings.

Coordinates with Project Manager and ePMO on department projects, and prepares related management and statistical reports.

Communications with Executive leadership regarding status of contracts, litigation and government administrative matters.

Contract management: prepares standard form agreements, prepares legal memoranda; amendments; consents; confidentiality agreements; professional services agreements.

Performs other duties as necessary.

Regular and reliable attendance is required.

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More About Working at TriWest Healthcare Alliance

We’re more than just a health care company. We’re passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.