Corporate Paralegal

A health services agency in New York City is currently seeking a new Paralegal to join their growing Legal team in Queens.About the Opportunity:Start Date: ASAPSchedule: Monday to FridayaHours: 9am to 5pm or 8:30am to 4:30pm (1 hour lunch break(Setting: Office Responsibilities:Processes contracts and leases by reviewing, summarizing highlights, checking budgets and ensuring appropriate execution and distribution.Prepares legal documents for attorneys approval by drafting correspondence, proofreading; maintaining document control system.Manages, coordinates and responds to requests from outside counsel for records, documents, access to staff.Responsible for overseeing all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to: securing and managing files and documents; coordinating and with staff, clients, law firms and courts; schedule meetings: expediting paper flow; maintain schedules and deadline, implementing litigation holds, processing settlement documents and piles evidence and supporting information by searching records, documents, databases, piles and drafts report on status of litigation, contracts and leasesResponds to subpoenas and requests for information by retrieving records and documents, ensuring proper authorizations are secured and appropriately releasing documents.Requests authorization to release documents from government funders.Reports claims and lawsuits to insurance brokers and insurance providersReviews incident reports and notifies General Counsel of significant incidents. Follows up with requests for additional information when needed.Maintains litigation, lease and contracts databases and logs by organizing document control, designing retrieval systems summarizing, coding and storing documents, updating system and logs.Manages paper and e-files and documents; coordinatesResearches statutes and regulations and case lawMonitors changes to government guidelines or regulations and keeps General Counsel aware of them.Perform other duties, as neededQualifications:Associates Degree and in Paralegal Studies.At Two (2) least years of prior Paralegal experience.Excellent organizational skills Possession of excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work and multi-task.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and electronic database managementGood interpersonal and analytical skillsAdhere to recognized ethical standards and rules of professional responsibilityAbility to deal with complex information and situationsSome local travel required.Ability to work in a Team environment and independently.Must be able to take initiative with minimum supervision.Ability to handle confidential matters and exercise fortable with routinely shifting demands to meet tight deadlines.Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.Desired Skills:Bachelor Degree.Knowledge of HIPAA Confidentiality laws a plus.

Created: 2025-04-28