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Senior Paralegal (Remote) - Lourdes Hospital

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Job Summary: As a member of the BSMH Legal Network, Senior Paralegal has two roles: (1) serves as a Paralegal subject matter expert (SME) role for the legal network (e.g., GPO and Supply Chain); and (2) supports attorneys in one or more markets and/or functions. This position will work directly with attorneys, paralegals, and others to realize shared goals, interface with operational and/or support services leadership, internal clients, and external parties, and make recommendations on workplans and solutions. It involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating template agreements with short deadlines under the supervision of an attorney, and performing a variety of the teams essential duties, including effective organizational, planning, problem solving, multitasking, technology, analytical, judgment, and leadership skills. The role supports two or more attorneys, including Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, or Assistant General Counsel. A candidate with experience reviewing GPO and supply chain contracts is highly preferred.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for reviewing and drafting a high volume of agreements, correspondence, memoranda, policies or other communications for assigned legal matters under short deadlines.
• Maintain a repository of templates for various types of documents and contracts.
• Monitor and coordinate intake email/system and activities to triage work to the appropriate person.
• Investigate facts, gather and arrange requested documents for attorney needs and provide summaries.
• Review appropriate correspondence and emails, taking appropriate action and documenting the correspondence and action accordingly.
• Organize and maintain documents in electronic filing systems including, but not limited to, Conga, Service-Now, Symplr/Meditract, and iManage.
• Backup and support for other paralegal(s) as needed.
• Travel to attend and participate in legal network gatherings and retreats, two or more times per year.
• Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles and communicate results of research.
• Serve as a Paralegal SME Lead or Paralegal Consultant: collaborate with Attorney SME Lead and system business leads to develop and implement standard templates and processes, ensuring all needs are considered and coordinated.
• Own and lead implementation of change.
• Deliver education and training in response to specific business needs.
• Participate in analyzing issues and future needs to identify projects that support strategic plans and achieve business goals.
• Complete twelve (12) hours of continuing legal education or other applicable education annually.
• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job?related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Required minimum education: Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies or other field.
• Preferred education: Bachelors Degree in Paralegal Studies or other related field. Prior GPO or Supply Chain Contract Administrator or Paralegal experience may be substituted.

Certification

• Paralegal certification (preferred).

Experience

• Minimum five years directly applicable work experience in a GPO company, supply chain department, law firm, corporate department, healthcare legal department, or other related department.
• Experience working directly with GPO and supply chain contracts highly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short? and long?term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at ...@mercy.com.