Paralegal (1099 Contract)

Overview

This role involves supporting the organization's legal, compliance, regulatory, and contractual functions under the direction of the Compliance Officer. The paralegal assists with contract administration, policy management, regulatory research, document review, compliance investigations, records management, and coordination with internal departments and external legal counsel. The position helps ensure that organizational activities comply with applicable federal and state regulations, contractual obligations, and internal compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, and maintain contracts, agreements, amendments, NDAs, and related legal documents.
• Track contract deadlines, renewals, obligations, and deliverables.
• Maintain organized legal and compliance files, records, and documentation.
• Support regulatory and compliance initiatives across the organization.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to healthcare, employment, privacy, corporate, and operational matters.
• Assist with policy and procedure review, formatting, version control, and document management.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, contract review, employment matters, and regulatory issues as needed.
• Support internal investigations, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare summaries, reports, meeting materials, and correspondence for leadership.
• Assist with responding to records requests, subpoenas, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
• Monitor and maintain compliance-related tracking logs and reporting tools.
• Support board, committee, and governance documentation as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal, personnel, and organizational information.
• Assist with the completion of annual vendor reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of legal and compliance operations.

Requirements

• Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral, written, and customer service-oriented communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously under short time frames.
• Experience with contract administration and document management is strongly preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, government contracting, or regulatory compliance is preferred.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Paralegal certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal, legal support, compliance, healthcare, or regulatory experience preferred.

Physical & Work Environment

• This is a remote position, with work performed from a home office.
• The role requires constant communication with others regarding employment-related information.
• Frequent use of standard office equipment such as computers and telephones.
• Ability to read and interpret information displayed on a computer screen.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to lift light objects up to 25 pounds.