Paralegal at Tacoma

Job Description

Catholic Health Initiatives National Office inTacoma, Washington currently has an opportunity for a full time paralegal to support the legal department. Catholic Health Initiatives is a national nonprofit health care organization operating in 20 states. The position provides support to the legal function inTacoma which in turn will support all strategic priorities. It is anticipated the paralegal will provide support to the MBOs Corporate Counsel by preparing contracts and documents, researching state andfederal law, maintaining legal data systems, and coordinating outside legal counsel and work flow. This position may also provide support to the MBO OperationsTeam, coordinating executive project requests and assisting the team to meet strategic objectives regarding legal and corporate compliance, as well as policies and procedures.The operations of the company involve discretion and require the same kind of confidentiality as a law firm.

Job Requirements

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred): Associates degree or equivalent experience required. Paralegal accreditation/certification is beneficial but not required.

Experience (required and preferred):Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience with healthcare transactionsor contractspreferred.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
  Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
  Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
  Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
  Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers. CBCHI

Shift: 1

Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period: 80

Weekends Required: None

Status: Full Time
Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Tacoma, Company: Catholic Health Initiatives.