Senior Paralegal Corporate

About us

At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We are dedicated to our employees, offering competitive rates and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

The paralegal performs duties independently with limited supervision by the Deputy General Counsel. Responsibilities include legal research, preparing contracts, reviewing and making changes to transactional documents.

Corporate duties

organizing corporate books, assisting with professional services agreements, preparing Business Associate Agreements, reviewing IT agreements, managed care agreements, EEOC correspondence, and assisting with the Agreements with Referral Sources Committee. The senior corporate paralegal may also work on special projects as assigned by an attorney.

Litigation duties

reviewing and summarizing litigation matters, investigating, preparing discovery materials, organizing correspondence, billing, and email responses related to litigation. Coordinating and scheduling depositions for employment, general liability, medical malpractice, and fact witness cases. Placing litigation holds on patient records, managing insurance reports for reportable events, and reviewing subpoenas. Assisting Claims Managers in preparing for audits and committee meetings, along with other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

5-6 years of law firm or in-house experience.

Education Requirements

Associates degree or completion of a Paralegal Certificate Program.

License / Certification Requirements

Certified Paralegal (preferred).

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