Job Description
Job Description
Overview
The Paralegal Healthcare provides support and assistance to all attorneys involved in the Health Care practice group. Drafts agreements and performs legal research as requested. Manage contracts database.
Responsibilities
Contracts
- Under supervision of attorney, drafts and prepares agreements, amendments, termination letters, correspondence and memos as necessary/applicable to Hospital contracts. Consults with other departments and hospitals. Manages and updates files in electronic database, performs on-line database searches, interacts with HDQ and hospital staff, as necessary.
Healthcare - General
- Performs all paralegal duties assigned and supervised by Shriners Children's attorneys in connection with hospital related issues. Assists and supports attorneys on health care matters.
Legal Research
- Legal research utilizing numerous resources, including Westlaw and the internet. Provides support and assistance to attorneys in research of health care related matters.
This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- 4 years of paralegal contracts, transactional legal work and/or healthcare experience
- Florida Registered Paralegal, or eligible to become FRP
Preferred:
- Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies