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Senior Paralegal

Job Summary:

As a member of the BSMH Legal Network, Senior Paralegal has two roles: (1) ; serves as a Paralegal subject matter expert (SME) role for the legal network (e.g. GPO and Supply Chain); and (2) supports attorneys in one or more markets and/or functions. This position will work directly with attorneys, paralegals, and others to realize shared goals, interfaces with operational and/or support services leadership, internal clients, and external parties, and makes recommendations on workplans and solutions; performs a variety of the team’s essential duties, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating template agreements with short deadlines under supervision of an attorney and other duties requiring effective organizational, planning, problem solving, multitasking, technology, analytical, judgment, and leadership skills; supports two or more attorneys, including Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, or Assistant General Counsel. This position will produce work of a legal nature, utilizing knowledge and expertise regarding the legal system and substantive and procedural law and the ethical considerations of the legal profession. A candidate with experience reviewing group purchasing organization (GPO) and supply chain contracts is highly preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for reviewing and drafting of a high volume of agreements, correspondence, memoranda, policies or other communications for assigned legal matters under short deadlines.
  • Maintain a repository of templates for various types of documents and contracts.
  • Monitor and coordinate intake email/system and activities to triage work to appropriate person.
  • Investigate the facts, gather and arrange requested documents for attorney needs and provide summaries.
  • Review appropriate correspondence and emails, taking appropriate action and documenting the correspondence and action accordingly.
  • Organize and maintain documents in electronic filing systems including, but not limited to, Conga, Service-Now, Symplr/Meditract, and iManage.
  • Will be back up and support for other paralegal(s), as needed.
  • Will travel to attend and participate in legal network gatherings and retreats, two or more times per year.
  • Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles and communicate results of research.
  • Serve as a Paralegal SME Lead or Paralegal Consultant. Paralegal SME Lead is assigned when there is a centralized system business owner/entity. Role of Paralegal SME Lead is to be strategic partner with Attorney SME Lead and system business lead and to collaborate with them to develop and implement standard templates and processes. Paralegal SME Lead will seek input from market attorneys and appropriate support services attorneys to assure all needs are considered and coordinated. Paralegal SME Consultant works with Attorney SME Consultant to support business owners, including to provide standardized templates and/or processes. Other paralegals will be responsible for work to support their market or entity attorney and will consult with Paralegal SME Consultant on changes to standardized templates and/or processes.
  • Owns and leads implementation of change.
  • Deliver education and training in response to specific business needs.
  • Participates in analyzing issues and future needs to identify projects that support strategic plans, achieve business goals and objectives, and/or improve or streamline functions.
  • Completes twelve (12) hours of continuing legal education or other applicable education on an annual basis. Education may pertain to a particular practice area/subject matter or may be geared to general professional development. Education may be completed via seminar, webinar, internal attorney education, outside attorney/law firm education.
  • This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Job may include a specific Role Description tailored to support needed by assigned attorneys. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Required Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or other field
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in paralegal studies or other related field (*prior GPO or Supply Chain Contract Administrator or Paralegal experience may be substituted for
• education)

Certification:

• Paralegal certification (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum five years directly applicable work experience in GPO company, supply chain department, law firm, corporate department, healthcare legal department, or other related department.
• Experience working directly with GPO and GPO or supply chain contracts highly preferred.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com