Paralegal Senior in Santa Fe, NM

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POSITION 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.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Associate degree is required, Bachelor’s degree is preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Paralegal Certificate from an accredited paralegal program is preferred

SKILLS:

• 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 working with contract, data management, legal research, and other electronic systems typically used by corporate law departments
• Proficiency in Word, database management, and Excel

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.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION: 

-Responsible to:

ENVIRONMENT:

-Bloodborne pathogen:  A

Normal office conditions in a temperature controlled environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent use of computer monitor screens
• Retrieval of medical records from shelves
• Ability to walk and sit for long periods
• Lifts up to 10 pounds with occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects
• Ability to climb, bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach