A health services agency in New York City is currently seeking a new Paralegal to join their growing Legal team in Queens.
About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm or 8:30am to 4:30pm (1 hour lunch break(
• Setting: Office

Responsibilities:

• Processes contracts and leases by reviewing, summarizing highlights, checking budgets and ensuring appropriate execution and distribution.
• Prepares legal documents for attorney's approval by drafting correspondence, proofreading; maintaining document control system.
• Manages, coordinates and responds to requests from outside counsel for records, documents, access to staff.
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to: securing and managing files and documents; coordinating and with staff, clients, law firms and courts; schedule meetings: expediting paper flow; maintain schedules and deadline, implementing litigation holds, processing settlement documents and payments.
• Compiles evidence and supporting information by searching records, documents, databases, etc.
• Compiles and drafts report on status of litigation, contracts and leases
• Responds to subpoenas and requests for information by retrieving records and documents, ensuring proper authorizations are secured and appropriately releasing documents.
• Requests authorization to release documents from government funders.
• Reports claims and lawsuits to insurance brokers and insurance providers
• Reviews incident reports and notifies General Counsel of significant incidents. Follows up with requests for additional information when needed.
• Maintains litigation, lease and contracts databases and logs by organizing document control, designing retrieval systems summarizing, coding and storing documents, updating system and logs.
• Manages paper and e-files and documents; coordinates
• Researches statutes and regulations and case law
• Monitors changes to government guidelines or regulations and keeps General Counsel aware of them.
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree and in Paralegal Studies.
• At Two (2) least years of prior Paralegal experience.
• Excellent organizational skills Possession of excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work and multi-task.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and electronic database management
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills
• Adhere to recognized ethical standards and rules of professional responsibility
• Ability to deal with complex information and situations
• Some local travel required.
• Ability to work in a Team environment and independently.
• Must be able to take initiative with minimum supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and exercise discretion.
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor Degree.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Confidentiality laws a plus.