Paralegal

VETUS FOUNDATION

Job Description

Job Description: Paralegal

Department: Central Office

Supervisors: Director of Operations, General Counsel

General Description

Provide paralegal and administrative support to the Business Office on all HR, legal, operations and day to day general office functions.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have 2 years previous Administrative Assistant experience
• Must have a pleasant personality and good telephone etiquette as well as knowledge of computers and office software
• Be able to type 35 wpm, and have knowledge of standard office equipment and procedures
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions
• Must have skills in working cooperatively with other professionals and have the ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in a wide variety of circumstances, both verbally and in writing
• Commitment to the philosophy and objectives of the facility
• Dedicated to the success of Senex Foundation and its facilities
• Excellent organization, multi-tasking and time management skills

Working Conditions

• Well-lighted, well-ventilated office space with privacy for interviewing
• Interacting with the general public, often in adverse conditions; many residents and their families are under emotional stress dealing with issues of illness, hospice, death, and grief
• Frequently changing conditions in which one must be attentive and able to respond appropriately
• Constant necessity to respond maturely and effectively with residents, families, staff, and other professionals
• Appropriately represent facility in dress and demeanor

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position is very active and requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, grasping and carrying.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 35 pounds and occasionally objects up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Duties

Specific duties are assigned at the discretion of the Director of Operations and HR/legal Director and may be adjusted to meet the needs of the company and the expertise of personnel available.

• Assist as necessary with appointments, letters, phones, etc.
• Perform required filing as needed
• Type memos, letters and answer correspondence for the administrative staff as necessary and as directed by the DOO, HR/Legal
• Prepares or assists in drafting and finalizing legal documents such as pleadings, response to administrative claims and correspondence
• Collections: compile file with necessary supporting documentation. Draft pleadings for review. Follow office policy and procedure File and serve pleadings. Keep docket
• Insurance: Track renewal deadlines for D&O, GL/PL, property, WC, auto policies and bonds. Compile applications and complete them for review. Obtain multiple quotes from brokers for each policy. Present to supervisors for review. Follow through on binding policies
• Commercial: Review contracts for specific content. Prepare for discussion/review with supervisors. Revise for final review
• Corporate: track corporate reporting requirements. Responsible for making reporting and compliance deadlines
• Records requests: Review HIPAA authorizations for compliance. Follow through on procedures for producing records. Track status of requests
• Workers compensation: Investigate workplace injury. Follow through on reporting procedures. Track status of cases
• Unemployment claims: Investigate claims. Follow through on reporting procedures. Track status of cases
• Labor/employment: Initiate workplace investigations. Compile through files. Draft written warnings for review
• FMLA/LOA: Investigate requests. Provide proper forms and correspondence for completion. Track FMLA/LOAs.
• Research revisions to labor laws. Review corporate policy and procedure for compliance. Responsible for tracking labor compliance
• Benefits Administration: Provide information to employees and follow through on enrollment/termination procedures as needed
• These and other duties as assigned

In-Service Education

• Participate in all required in-service meetings.
• Participate in selected continuing education programs if available.

Responsibilities

• Understand and abide by established policies of the office and interpret them to concerned parties.
• Maintain confidentiality of information; maintain a professional demeanor.
• Account for use of time, report sickness, and coordinate leave time with Director of Operations and Business Office Manager
• Prepare all required reports and submit them to the Director of Operations or appropriate supervisor.
• Other specific duties as assigned by supervisors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Paralegal experience do you have?
• Have you done legal work in the Healthcare field?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32