Job Summary
Performs delegated substantive legal work under the ultimate direction and supervision of an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) except such work shall not include accepting a case, rendering legal advice, making a court appearance unless a lay representative is specifically allowed by law, or the unauthorized practice of law.
Performs delegated substantive legal work under the ultimate direction and supervision of an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) except such work shall not include accepting a case, rendering legal advice, making a court appearance unless a lay representative is specifically allowed by law, or the unauthorized practice of law.
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain litigation, contract and other OGC files as assigned by a supervising OGC attorney.
• Draft contracts, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, correspondence and other documents under the supervision of an OGC attorney.
• Communicate on behalf of a supervising OGC attorney with court personnel, outside and opposing attorneys' offices, with opposing parties who are not represented by counsel, witnesses, and representatives of corporate clients. This function includes but is not limited to serving as the primary liaison between the OGC and ancillary client representatives regarding maintaining and retaining records pertinent to client matters. This function also includes appearing as a corporate representative, when considered appropriate by a supervising OGC attorney (for example, in mediations). This function includes authoring and signing correspondence provided the paralegal status is clearly indicated and the correspondence does not contain independent legal opinions or legal advice.
• Perform bookkeeping functions related to client matters including but not limited to preliminary evaluation of appropriateness of invoiced expenses and arranging timely payment of invoices approved by the supervising OGC attorney. The position may include check writing authority within defined limits but shall not include authority to sign checks on behalf of a client corporation. • Maintain and keep current the OGC's policies and procedures documents within the paralegal's sphere of work. For example, a paralegal working in professional liability claims and litigation is responsible for the OGC Claims and Litigation Management Guidelines and for other documents as assigned by the supervising attorney.
• Perform medical, legal and other research under the supervision of an OGC attorney. Draft preliminary analyses or written opinions under the supervision of an OGC attorney.
• Acquire, review, organize and index corporate, medical and other records relevant to pending and anticipated litigation and other client matters. Perform a preliminary evaluation of how those records impact client rights and liabilities.
• Locate and interview witnesses, prepare chronologies, and prepare abstracts of witness interviews and deposition transcripts. • Assist in preparation of witnesses for depositions and trial. Coordinates scheduling of clients' employees for interviews, depositions and trials.
• Prepare and process accurate and timely reports of liability claims to insurance carriers, corporate client representatives and others as assigned by a supervising OGC attorney. • Organizes educational seminars and on-site reviews performed by excess insurance carriers.
• Assists patients and others referred to the OGC.
Communicate on behalf of a supervising OGC attorney with court personnel, outside and opposing attorneys' offices, with opposing parties who are not represented by counsel, witnesses, and representatives of corporate clients. This function includes but is not limited to serving as the primary liaison between the OGC and ancillary client representatives regarding maintaining and retaining records pertinent to client matters. This function also includes appearing as a corporate representative, when considered appropriate by a supervising OGC attorney (for example, in mediations). This function includes authoring and signing correspondence provided the paralegal status is clearly indicated and the correspondence does not contain independent legal opinions or legal advice.Reviews and drafts contracts for attorney review and provides follow up as necessary. Takes a lead role in coordinating maintenance of contracts files by various department support staff and identifying contracts to be maintained by other departments.Perform bookkeeping functions related to client matters including but not limited to preliminary evaluation of appropriateness of invoiced expenses and arranging timely payment of invoices approved by the supervising OGC attorney. The position may include check writing authority within defined limits but shall not include authority to sign checks on behalf of a client corporation.Maintain and keep current the OGC's policies and procedures documents within the paralegal's sphere of work.Analyzes and interprets contracts and related document files for attorneys' review.Reviews and drafts documents and organizes files for transaction closings (mergers, acquisitions, divestments, etc.).Conducts due diligence investigations in conjunction with transactions including bond financings and maintains due diligence documents and files.Collects information, drafts documents, correspondence and memos and makes required recordings and filings for real estate transactions.Files corporate documents as necessary to CAMC and its affiliates day-to-day operations.Completes corporate reporting and compliance requirements with state and local government agencies.Assists CAMC and its affiliates in trade name and trademark registrations and maintains database of registered names for CAMC and its affiliates and provides same to corporate client representatives.Organizes and maintains corporate record files, maintain docket system for filing of renewal applications, registrations, or other factual records.Supports attorneys with respect to various governing documents including articles, bylaws, nominating and election processes, unanimous written consents and certificates and changes in governing bodies+ membership.Participates in the maintenance of official corporate records and actions, assists with compliance with state law and board adopted policies pertaining to board composition, open hospital proceedings, conflicts of interest and other regulatory requirements.Assists CAMC and its affiliates with completion and filing of application to secure facilities, business and other licenses and permits necessary to operate specific businesses.Maintains database of corporate information including trustees, directors and officers for CAMC and its affiliates.Assists General Counsel, client representatives and external auditors in collecting and reviewing information relative to complying with the disclosure requirements of the IRS Form 990 and related schedules filed annually by Vandalia Health and tax-exempt affiliates with the IRS.Assists corporate clients in property management matters including drafting property-related documents for attorneys+ review.Supports corporate clients in lease/rent audits.Assists corporate clients in the timely completion of applications for wide variety of primary and excess insurance policies. Has access to outside insurance agency's electronic document/application tracking system and enters information necessary for obtaining insurance policy quotes.Maintains historical information on CAMC and affiliates consistent with departmental and corporate records retention policies.Assists in further development of records retention policies.Research legal and other issues for attorney review and use in connection with relevant matters of varying complexity for Vandalia Health and affiliates.Demonstrates positive customer service and co-worker relations. Participates in the continuous quality improvement activities of the department and institution.Performs work in a cost-effective manner.Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)
The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.
Competency Statement
Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.
Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)
1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
• Bachelor's Degree (Required) 10+ experience in hospital/health care law
Credentials
• No Certification, Competency or License Required
Work Schedule: Days
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: Healthcare Financial Services Building
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Guy S. Stewart guy.stewart@vandaliahealth.org