Corporate Healthcare Paralegal

Our client, a top NJ Law firm is hiring a Full-time Corporate Paralegal for their Healthcare Practice Group in their Roseland, NJ office. If you have a strong work ethic, excel in problem-solving, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is ideal for you. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our healthcare team, ensuring meticulous preparation of legal documents, and facilitating seamless operations across various responsibilities, from transactional closings to entity formations and regulatory compliance. The firm offers a hybrid schedule as well as an excellent benefits and compensation package.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, including UCC Financing Statements, Articles of Incorporation/Organization, bylaws, operating agreements, and annual reports.
• Support corporate attorneys in handling healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, affiliations, corporate restructurings, and dissolutions in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Conduct due diligence for corporate healthcare transactions, including reviewing business licenses, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance, and state-specific healthcare licensing requirements.
• Assist with healthcare entity formations, state licensing, and regulatory filings, including applications with the Department of Health, CMS, and state professional boards.
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, and healthcare regulatory bodies to ensure timely processing of legal documents.
• Maintain and organize corporate minute books, stock certificates, professional entity records, and healthcare governance documents.
• Prepare and review healthcare-related contracts, including employment agreements, management services agreements, operating agreements, and business associate agreements (BAAs).
• Conduct legal research and compile information related to healthcare compliance, HIPAA, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute regulations.
• Manage data rooms, track case progress for corporate transactions, and assist in closing healthcare-related deals.
• Assist in client correspondence, notarization, and document execution, ensuring compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Utilize MS Office Suite and other tools for document preparation, presentations, and case management.
• Maintain filing systems and handle confidential healthcare compliance information with professionalism. 

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a law firm setting, with a focus on Corporate M&A and Healthcare transactions (including contracts, corporate entities, and regulatory compliance).
• Experience with healthcare transactions, regulatory filings, and compliance matters is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe (specifically Kofax), and document management software.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Familiarity with healthcare laws, including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations, is a plus.
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion in handling confidential healthcare and corporate information.

Candidates should email resume to smartin@roberthadleyassociates.com