Job Summary:
The Paralegal II is responsible for supporting the Office of the General Counsel in two or more of the following substantive areas of law: Contracts, Privacy, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, M&A Employment, Privacy, Regulatory, Governance, and/or Litigation.
Essential Functions:
- Provide support to attorneys on the CareSource Legal team
- Act as first level responder to internal and external inquiries related to areas of responsibility
- Review and/or prepare a variety of legal documents including affidavits, contracts, correspondence, forms, filings, leases, legal notices, memorandums, and responses to government agencies
- Effectively research and summarize legal issues using search engines, articles, judicial decisions, and other resources
- Initiate, gather and analyze information related to various legal issues and make recommendations
- Effectively prioritize workload and monitor deadlines
- Accurately communicate relevant and potentially sensitive information to and from internal and external partners
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment
- May handle administrative responsibilities delegated by senior attorneys
- Perform any other job duties as requested
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience as a paralegal or legal assistant is required
- Healthcare and/or managed care experience preferred
Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytic, research and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong customer service and team orientation
- Ability to excel in fluid, dynamic environment
- Excellent critical thinking and listening skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Excellent time/project management and prioritization skills
Licensure and Certification:
- Notary Public or willing to obtain Notary and eNotary commission preferred
Working Conditions:
- General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Compensation Range:
$52,400.00 - $83,900.00
CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.
Compensation Type (hourly/salary):
Hourly
Organization Level Competencies
This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.