- Position SummaryThis position in the Office of Legal Affairs provides support to Department attorneys and works in consultation with Department attorneys to perform responsibilities in one or more of the following areas as assigned: (1) corporate recordkeeping, (2) insurance program administration, (3) contract assembly and editing and (4) subpoena management, (5) employment law,(6) Real Estate or (7) litigation support. The position also includes providing administrative support to attorneys as needed including: calendar management, document organization and filing, correspondence management, and communications with clients.
- **This position in MaineHealth's Legal Affairs department will focus on real estate support and contract editing/management. Experience in at least one of these areas is preferred.
- Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or successful completion of an Associate’s Degree program in Paralegal Studies or an equivalent program.
- License/Certifications: N/A
- Experience: Multiple years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm or equivalent setting. Successful prior experience in at least one of the following is preferred: (1) managing corporate record books and corporate filings, (2) assembling and editing contracts, (3) supporting employment or other litigation. Preferred area of focus is dependent on assigned attorneys and business need.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including editing and proofreading skills.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with a variety of administrative, clinical and professional contacts.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office software suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Demonstrated successful ability to simultaneously coordinate a high volume and variety of projects with multiple deadlines.