Legal Assistant

PAY RATE: $21.16 - $31.74

BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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• 403b matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare - Quincy location
• 24/7 Wellness Center access - Quincy & Pittsfield locations
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Assistant reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer. The role includes management of the contract approval process, ensuring that policies are followed, system administrator for the contract database, assuring that all compliance checks are completed and managing quality control for contract management and storage. Has responsibility for policies, procedures and education relating to contract management and associated compliance components. Works independently and interacts directly with internal customers. Assists in handing subpoenas. Interacts with internal customers on legal issues as appropriate and as directed by the Chief Legal Officer. Drafts correspondence, manages legal documents, does some basic legal research and acts as primary contact for legal department for internal and external customers.

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Interest in legal department management required.
• General training on Microsoft or equivalent applications.
• Some knowledge of database management or desire to learn.
• Knowledge of healthcare/hospitals and some medical/legal terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with strong organizational skills.
• This position requires the attention of a detail oriented person, who is able to work independently, and is a self-starter.

Pay Status:

• EXEMPT

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.