Corporate Paralegal

Position Summary / Career Interest:

This position demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with multiple individuals and departments to achieve the goals and objectives of the University of Kansas Hospital Authority (UKHA) in collaboration with its affiliates in a fast-paced and continuously evolving academic medical center environment. Provides a key administrative role to UKHA's attorneys and leaders in support of managing corporate/entity filings for UKHA's affiliates and in transactions, has familiarity and knowledge regarding entity filing requirements for Kansas, Missouri and Delaware, develops contracts working from templates, prepares corporate and formation documents (articles, bylaws, operating agreements, etc.), prepares consents and resolutions, prepares and reviews leases, drafts and obtains signatures on documents, maintains and organizes data, and supports the legal team in various tasks. The paralegal interfaces with directors and leaders on highly confidential matters and provides administrative support as directed. The role collaborates with the Contract Management team to support and maintain UKHA's database, as well as contributing to the real estate contractor's database. This position is responsible for conducting research, assisting with projects and resolving legal questions under the direction of General Counsel and the legal team. This position requires advanced skills in Microsoft applications, contract database and other software platforms used to support legal and UKHA functions, communication (written and oral), judgment, building and nurturing interpersonal relationships, organization, analysis, problem solving, customer service, and research. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail oriented, highly organized, creative, solutions driven, and a life-long learner. The individual in this position utilizes exemplary critical thinking skills, is flexible, highly adaptable and can effectively and efficiently balance competing priorities. The individual must also responsibly preserve and protect confidential information and materials protected by the Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work-Product Doctrine.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Perform a variety of paralegal, technical and administrative functions.
• Perform legal research and analysis of applicable laws, regulations, statutes, Secretary of State regulations and filing rules, etc.
• Prepare high quality entity filings, documentation, contracts, leases and other written documents with minimal attorney oversight.
• Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals internally and at outside law firms.
• Prepare correspondence and memoranda.
• Organize, maintain and secure legal files, databases, and document management systems.
• Provide administrative support for documents related to corporate activities, such as corporate 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned in furtherance of organizational and/or department goals.
• Attends meetings; collaborates with other teams and supports efficiency for the legal and real estate teams.
• Collaborates with teams to create and periodically revise template agreements.
• Prepares e-mails, correspondence and follow-up communications regarding status of work in process; organizes meetings among internal and outside participants.
• Continually assures that attorney-client privilege attaches to all appropriate documents and attorney work product is similarly protected.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates 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 Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree

Preferred Licensure and Certification

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

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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 and the ability to prioritize work
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Must have the ability to interact and work productively with all levels of firm staff
• Strong problem resolution abilities appropriately combining 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 required
• Ability to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters and documents
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to read and understand contract language, subpoenas, complaints and summary actions.
• Ability to transport self to various locations.
  

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.