Paralegal

Overview

A healthcare organization is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to support its Legal team. This role is essential for maintaining legal compliance, managing documentation, and enabling attorneys to focus on strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will be organized, discreet, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Review NDAs and Independent Contractor agreements using internal templates and playbooks under supervision.
• Prepare draft summaries of Health Plan/Employer contracts, identifying key terms and operational requirements.
• Track contract expirations and renewals, coordinating with internal stakeholders according to vendor processes.
• Manage contract execution via DocuSign and handle departmental mail.
• Maintain contract database integrity, ensuring accurate data governance and reporting.
• Build reports and dashboards; analyze data to respond to business partner inquiries.
• Support corporate compliance programs including policy maintenance, training coordination, and documentation.
• Contribute to the creation and updating of playbooks, checklists, and tools to enhance department workflow efficiency.
• Assist with Legal Department initiatives, intranet resources, and broader operational goals.
• Conduct research and prepare legal documents.
• Address internal and external department requests.
• Act as a versatile team player supporting various tasks and evolving departmental needs.
• Administer equity plans.
• Manage training compliance.
• Provide tactical support for SOC2 and HIPAA audits.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in contracts specialist, legal operations, or paralegal roles.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact professionally with executives, external counsel, and cross-functional partners.
• High degree of discretion and sound judgment handling sensitive and confidential legal matters.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software programs and AI tools.
• Collaborative mindset contributing positively to cross-functional work.

Technical Skills

• Experience with Carta, Google Workspace, DocuSign, Jira, ContractSafe, Claude, Gemini.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $75,000 - $85,000.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 12 company holidays plus holiday shutdown.
• Flexible time off and parental leave.
• Health and wellness stipend.
• Home office reimbursement.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Stock options.

Location

Based in Palo Alto, with a focus on supporting a healthcare environment serving pediatric, teen, and parental mental health care needs.