Paralegal Senior - Legal Services at CHRISTUS Ministry System Office

Summary:

The Paralegal Senior supports CHRISTUS attorneys in connection with contracts, transactions, operational, regulatory and corporate governance matters, with an emphasis on agreement and other document review and preparation. This position works in conjunction with and under the supervision of designated attorneys and may have significant interaction with outside counsel and other Legal department personnel. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgement as appropriate within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Draft and review contracts and agreements in coordination with a supervising attorney, including agreements with physicians (such as for medical director and clinical services, employment, and on-call agreements), other vendor agreements, and real estate documents.
• Coordinate, review, and prepare due diligence materials.
• Research legal and regulatory issues and prepare concise summaries of findings.
• Work with transaction parties and escrow agents to prepare closings for real estate and corporate venture transactions.
• In coordination with the supervising attorney, independently review and draft documentation relevant to joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactions based on current forms and templates.
• Prepare, review and update template contracts and other documents.
• Prepare and send concise and professional emails and correspondence in connection with responsibilities, with minimal need for editing.
• Draft and revise policies as directed by the supervising attorney.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• Handle and maintain confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Actively participate in the department process improvement initiatives, including in the areas of contract management, policy development, legal operations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Research and summarize factual and historical data.
• Draft corporate resolutions, Board presentations, and revisions to entity Bylaws and other organizational documents.
• Perform due diligence and draft position statements and supporting exhibits in response to EEOC charges.
• Manage employment claims in appropriate databases.
• Work cooperatively with regional contract administrators to ensure contracts are executed in a timely manner and that executed contracts are properly uploaded into the contract management system.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associate degree is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Excellent organization, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Orientation to be proactive in preventing problems.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and good follow-through on projects/issues.
• Exhibit discretion, sound decision-making, time management, and teamwork.

Experience

• 5 years of relevant paralegal experience in an in-house law department or law firm, managing a significant caseload of various matters and responsible for support in all phases of litigation.
• Experience working with contract, data management, legal research, and other electronic systems typically used by corporate law departments.
• Proficiency in Word, database management, and Excel.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited paralegal program is preferred.

Work Type:

Full Time