Paralegal

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Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Review Support, which may include:
  Prepare and edit contracts between hospital and third-party vendors.
  Review and evaluate proposal plans and contract specifications.
  Negotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing.
  Serve as a liaison with outside contracting representatives.
  Identify the need for amendments to existing contracts.
  Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records.
• Claims and Litigation Support, which may include:
  Compiles, reviews and organizes evidence for litigation purposes.
  Conduct investigations and interviews with hospital employees to gather information critical to defense of hospital.
  Prepare responses to litigation discovery requests.
  Coordinates interviews of employees with outside counsel.
  Assist with preparation of hospital employees for deposition and/or court appearances.
  Responds to subpoenas and discovery requests in non-HH related litigation, including Arizona Medical Board, Arizona Nursing Board and other state regulatory agencies.
  Accept process and coordinate court appearances for employees testifying as witnesses in non-hospital related litigation, i.e., custodian of records, mental health hearings, sexual assault examiners, phlebotomists in DUI cases, and criminal proceedings.
• Corporate, Regulatory and Transactional Support, which may include:
  Assists in-house attorneys with special projects, acquisitions, joint ventures, business formation, and special projects.
  Drafts legal documents, agreements, correspondence and memorandums.
  Conducts legal research and prepare memoranda and/or opinions containing recommended action and/or solutions to issues.
• May be responsible for department administrative functions and creating new processes for improving operational efficiencies.
  Develops and maintains cost center budgets for departments within the Office of the General Counsel.
  Support reporting to insurance carriers.
  Coordinate billing with outside law firms.

• Associates in Paralegal Studies, Justice Studies, Criminology, Legal Studies, or similar Required
• Other / Certificate 10 years’ experience as a paralegal in lieu of education Required

• 5 years as Paralegal in-house, government, or corporate law Required
• 8 years in-house, government, or corporate experience Preferred
• Other Undergo a minimum of 10 hours of continuing legal education per calendar year Preferred

• Paralegal Certificate - Certification, Paralegal Advanced Competency Certification - Paralegal Cerification Upon Hire Preferred

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