Corporate Paralegal

Overview

This Corporate Paralegal position supports attorneys and leaders by managing corporate/entity filings for the organization’s affiliates and assisting with transactions in a fast-paced academic medical center environment.

The role provides administrative and legal support, including familiarity with entity filing requirements for Kansas, Missouri and Delaware. Responsibilities include drafting and maintaining contracts based on templates, preparing corporate and formation documents (including articles, bylaws, and operating agreements), preparing consents and resolutions, preparing and reviewing leases, obtaining signatures, maintaining organized records and data, and supporting legal team tasks as directed.

The position requires preserving and protecting confidential information covered by the Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work-Product Doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Perform paralegal, technical, and administrative functions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of applicable laws, regulations, statutes, Secretary of State regulations, and filing rules.
• Prepare high-quality entity filings and documentation, including contracts, leases, and other written documents, with minimal attorney oversight.
• Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals internally and with outside law firms.
• Prepare correspondence and memoranda.
• Organize, maintain, and secure legal files, databases, and document management systems.
• Provide administrative support for corporate activities, including entity formations, restructuring, and dissolution.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining document templates, procedures, and protocols to support legal and real estate processes, with an emphasis on scalability.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with other teams to support efficiency for the legal and real estate teams.
• Collaborate with teams to create and periodically revise template agreements.
• Prepare emails, correspondence, and follow-up communications regarding the status of work; organize meetings among internal and external participants.
• Continually ensure that attorney-client privilege attaches to appropriate documents and that attorney work product is similarly protected.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational and/or department goals.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree and completion of an accredited paralegal program.
• High School Graduate.
• 3 or more years of relevant experience in a law firm or enterprise legal department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred Licensure & Certification

• Certificate of Public Notary (Not eligible for Recognition Award) — Secretary of State Office within 60 Days.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Legal citation proofreading.
• Knowledge of general office equipment required.
• Ability to recognize and comprehend facts and legal concepts.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Ability to interact productively with all levels of staff.
• Strong problem-resolution abilities that combine logic, analysis, and follow-through.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters and documents.
• Ability to read and understand contract language, subpoenas, complaints, and summary actions.
• Ability to transport self to various locations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full time.

Location

• Remote.

Additional Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Employment is contingent upon agreeing to the health-system dispute-resolution program and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Job Requisition ID

• R-58229