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Lumeris Sr. Paralegal in Missouri
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Position:
Sr. Paralegal
Position Summary:
Partners with Legal team, to assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to the company's lawyers (including but not limited to responding to outside counsel requests). Create documents related to new corporate entity formations, including articles of incorporation, dissolution, stock certificates, and merger agreements. Supports the review of governance structures, assessments of corporate documents and management of corporate data.
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities
Assists in the preparation, review and revision of diverse types of contracts, including but not limited to:
Conducting research on legal issues, existing contracts, and regulations related to the contracts being drafted.
Handling contract process, filing and organization of contracts.
Communicating and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external parties involved in the contracting process.
Assisting in the development of internal guidelines, toolkits, and packaged knowledge on contract issues for the wider organization
Administering the legal-involved process associated with contract databases and management systems.
Providing support during contract negotiations.
Extracting key information from contracts, summarizing and documenting such information.
Assisting with dispute resolutions related to contracts.
Monitoring and managing contract execution and renewals, disseminating contract obligations as necessary to the relevant key team members.
Provide litigation support, including gathering information and documents in response to discovery requests and responding to subpoenas.
Organize and maintain investigation and litigation-related files.
Prepare and review documentation and pleadings for litigation, disputes and other matters.
Interact with outside counsel on discovery issues and litigation status.
Research case-related factual issues using in-house files and outside reference sources, such as laws, regulations, and legal decisions and articles.
Assists with the preparation, filing, and service of contracts, filings, and pleadings.
Interviews clients, witnesses, and experts
Acts as a liaison among all parties for scheduling and sharing information.
Organizes and manages documents, including creating spreadsheets and retrieval systems.
Coordinates the collection, review, and production of documents and responds to discovery requests.
Completes legal assignments and guides projects as assigned including tracking progress, providing status updates to ensure timely completion.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Four-year degree in a related degree field or equivalent (Paralegal Certificate desired)
5+ years of experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
2+ years of experience with entity management lifecycle including annual compliance and event driven activities including regular filings, drafting consent, associated entity management activities, etc.
Experience with legal technology and its application in contract lifecycle management field.
Highly effective communication skills with the ability to relate effectively with internal and external constituencies.
Proven ability to operate in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Strong research, analytical, planning, organizing, and critical thinking skills.
Effective time management and information monitoring skills
Ability to manage multiple requests and tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
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Working Conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in normal office working conditions.
Disclaimer
- The job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The physical activities, demands and working conditions represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
Lumeris is an EEO/AA employer M/F/V/D.
The hiring range for this position is:
$72,800.00-$97,400.00
Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay rate include your specific skills, experience, qualifications, location, and comparison to other employees already in this role. This role may also be eligible for incentive compensation. At Lumeris, we are committed to providing a total rewards package that supports your overall well-being. Our benefits include medical, vision, dental, well-being programs, 401(k) with company matching, life insurance, paid time off including paid leave, and so much more. Learn more by visiting our Careers Page (https://www.lumeris.com/healthcare-consulting-careers/) .
Member Facing Position:
No- Not Member or Patient Facing Position
Location:
Missouri
Time Type:
Full time
Lumeris and its partners are committed to protecting our high-risk members & prospects when conducting business in-person. All personnel who interact with at-risk members or prospects are required to have completed, at a minimum, the initial series of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. If this role has been identified as member-facing, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment.
Join Our Growing Team!
Lumeris is bringing common sense back to the business of healthcare by empowering value-based care. We create the partnerships and perspectives that are making healthcare safer, more affordable and more personalized for providers, patients and payers alike.
We were founded on the belief that it should be easier to provide the right care, at the right time, at the right cost. Our model is bringing that belief to life, improving outcomes and empowering financial sustainability along the way.
Why Join Lumeris?
At Lumeris, you will be part of team that is focused on solving the nation’s healthcare problem, and you will be able to contribute to our purpose. Our environment is fast-paced, change-oriented and focused on growth and employee engagement. At Lumeris, we know that talent is best utilized when given the opportunity to succeed. That is why we have removed the boundaries that inhibit success and focus on fostering an environment that allows employees to utilize their talents.
