Paralegal Specialist

Description

Essential Functions:

• Summarizing legal documentation and communication information to the Senior Management Team 
• Performing records research and performing legal research 
• Coordinating research with community management team and/or key players
• Checking legal forms for accuracy
• Preparing reports and correspondence
• Drafting all sorts of legal documents 
• Process and follow-up on insurance claims 
• Sit through mediations on insurance claims
• Maintain knowledge of state and local regulations for AL, MC and SNF communities
• Maintain/track and submit paperwork for all license at each community
• Provide training/education and support at the Community level to include worker’s compensation and EEOC issues
• Occasionally review associate handbook, resident handbook, resident agreements, community licensures, etc. for compliance and correctness  

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values while maintaining a good attitude
• Ideal candidate will be extremely efficient, intelligent, and detail oriented
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years-experience in a healthcare or real estate legal department or law firm
• Knowledge of healthcare laws, real estate transactions, compliance laws and regulations
• Understand governance, compliance, regulatory environments and litigation in a healthcare environment
• Excellent organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and will be able to work in a high paced, timeline driven corporate office setting
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook software. Basic typing skills required
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, state regulatory agencies, hospitals, and outside contacts
• Knowledge of current Federal and State laws pertaining to assisted living and/or memory care communities
• Must meet all state health requirements
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Requirements

 Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years-experience in a healthcare or real estate legal department or law firm
• Knowledge of healthcare laws, real estate transactions, compliance laws and regulations
• Understand governance, compliance, regulatory environments and litigation in a healthcare environment
• Excellent organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and will be able to work in a high paced, timeline driven corporate office setting
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook software. Basic typing skills required
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, state regulatory agencies, hospitals, and outside contacts
• Knowledge of current Federal and State laws pertaining to assisted living and/or memory care communities
• Must meet all state health requirements
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens