Paralegal Iii

Description:
Now is the time to join Pacific Dental Services. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!
Overview:
Under direction from Sr. Corporate Counsel, the Paralegal III will work closely with attorneys, dental professionals, operations leaders and administrative support staff to provide legal, administrative and related support integral to the organization’s operations. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert for corporate transactions and closings, entity filings and corporate governance in conjunction with or at the direction of Sr. Corporate Counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in the related field, paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program. In lieu of degree, 7+ years of legal and transactional experience in a large corporate setting or law firm is required or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in drafting contracts and corporate legal instruments, filing documents with state and federal agencies, handling licensing and maintenance of entities.
• Basic understanding of professional licensing and permitting for healthcare clinicians.
• Basic understanding of or familiarity with corporate entities and partnership terminology and structure.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong data/internet research capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. High energy and enthusiasm; ability to take initiative and make suggestions or volunteer ideas for improving overall department or individual productivity.
• Problem solving skills to gather and analyze information in order to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Ability to apply sound judgment in making decisions, and make decisions under pressure. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work.
• Detail oriented, organized, process-focused, problem solver, proactive, ambitious, customer service-focused.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make independent decisions with limited information.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from field personnel, internal staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other members of the business community.
• Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Skilled at managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Ability to handle and maintain extreme confidentially.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, as well as state, federal and other regulatory bodies as it relates to employment contracts.

• Oversee governmental agency filing processes and ensure proper supporting documents are
• Review, research and/or oversee the formation and maintenance of legal entities, including all necessary annual and regular corporate filings and business licensing on behalf of a multi-jurisdictional
• Prepare legal/transactional documents, correspondence and agreements for attorney review and approval by identifying forms and formats, producing text and Review transaction documents, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements and/or corporate filings.
• Manage and provide guidance to Legal Delegate work, maintain deadlines and generate status reports and ensure associated administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Manages files and documents, includes coordinating with operations partners, dental partners and clinicians compiling supporting documentation/records, tracking and expediting transaction
• Serve as a subject matter expert on governmental agency filing requirements and Updates team on requirement/process changes.
• Evaluates effectiveness of processes and reports, includes developing and implementing process
• Accept services of process, review documents served and route to appropriate person(s) or department(s).
• Provide procedural guidance to supported offices, internal departments or personnel on legal documents
• Perform on-line research and conduct electronic filings on legal and business-related
• Act as a liaison with the organization’s management, other internal clients and outside
• Other duties as assigned by Corporate Counsel, attorneys, and management.