Legal Assistant / Paralegal

IconmaSyracuse, NY

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Job Description

Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Legal Assistant / Paralegal for their Syracuse, NY/ Rochester, NY/ Buffalo, NY/ Remote location.Responsibilities:

Responsible for intake, tracking, and monitoring status and reporting of legal matters assigned to or through the Corporate Legal Department
Reviews and understands legal issues assigned to or through the Corporate Legal Department; analyzes appropriate legal actions to be taken, funnels legal matters to attorneys and paralegal based on the attorneys’ and paralegals’ legal expertise, experience, and availability
Serves as liaison and contact with business owners for internal legal assignments, confers with business owners to collect required documentation and information necessary for completion of legal assignments, communicates to business owners and manages expectations regarding delivery times for completion of legal matters, and oversees timely completion of legal assignments
Assists in the support of litigation matters, including updating litigation log and database, research, document preparation, obtaining and reviewing documents responsive to discovery demands, responding to document production requests and preparing litigation hold notices
Assists in administration of legal department software and databases, including management of design, coordination of enhancements, and maintenance of system functionality, as well as, coordination of periodic software training for legal department personnel, as requested- Communicates with attorneys and other external parties to answer questions and gather pertinent information, as directed
Researches, compiles, and prepares legal documents such as memoranda, letters, and contracts, for review, approval, and use by Corporate Legal attorneys, as directed
Establishes and maintains requisite legal files (electronic and hard copy) consisting of correspondence, pleadings, legal documents, and background materials relative to assigned matters- Assists in designing and administering Corporate Legal Department website, which includes managing all content and the formatting, functionality, and usage of e-trackers
Participates in developing metrics and reports to measure department performance against department and division goals and scorecards, as requested
Maintains a regular presence in various regional offices, as directed by Corporate Legal

Requirements:

Minimum requirements are an Associates degree in relevant field or paralegal certification required with a minimum of two years of paralegal experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must possess strong analytical ability, organizational and project management skills, coupled with the ability to prioritize assignments, work independently, and handle confidential information with discretion
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be capable of establishing effective working relationships with all levels of internal staff and external representatives
Keeps abreast of developments germane to the function by participation or attendance at seminars, workshops, publication reviews, and independent study
Should demonstrate competency in word processing and have expertise with PCs and proficiency with Word and Excel
Preference that applicant have familiarity with IBM Notes, enterprise level contract management software solutions, and be very proficient in Microsoft Word
Able to demonstrate an ability to quickly master new software application
In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this resource requirements document lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position

Why Should You Apply?

Health Benefits
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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