Senior Legal Assistant - Paralegal

At Legacy, our mission is to make life better for others, and we carry out that mission in everything we do. We rely on individuals who are experts in their field and who view their work as vital to the overall success of the healthcare community. Are you that type of individual? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity in our legal department.

This position works within the Corporate Legal department of twelve and will work primarily with contract support work with our new contract management system.

Ascertains and verifies business terms, negotiates, finalizes and maintains contracts, which may include physician, service, education, medical device, independent contractor and maintenance contracts. Drafts and maintains form agreements in consultation with Assistant General Counsel. Ensures contracts are in accordance with Legacy’s policies and procedures. Manages processing of contracts to ensure accurate and timely processing. Analyzes, reviews and researches contract questions from staff, managers, directors, physicians, department chiefs, and senior leadership. Maintains mechanisms to ensure that current contracts are properly executed, reviewed, archived, updated and canceled.

Conducts legal research into such areas as Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, Stark and Anti-Kickback statutes, provider licensure and certification, employment law, tax exemption, UCC, intellectual property, and other topics as assigned by Assistant General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field or equivalent experience.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled