Paralegal Specialist

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our team. As a key member of our Legal Department, you will be responsible for providing support to our attorneys and other stakeholders in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Investigate facts and analyze legislation, statutory and case law, judicial decisions, legal opinions and rulings, ordinances, and other documents to determine legal relevancy to UMass Memorial Health Care and/or its subsidiaries.
• Collect, analyze, and input raw data needed for legal administrative and quality matters, preparing reports, graphs, and other written summaries as requested by the General Counsel.
• Prepare drafts of opinions, memoranda, and other documents such as contracts and corporate filings for review, approval, and use by attorneys.
• Review and respond to all subpoenas and other third-party discovery requests, including medical record requests, received by the Office of General Counsel.
• Prepare, maintain, and track retainer agreements with outside counsel at the request of the General Counsel.
• Assist with the preparation of votes, executive summaries, and other documents necessary for corporate governance.
• Assist with response to general patient care-related questions, including screening and triaging patient care calls.
• Assist with document review and production.
• Issue and maintain records of litigation holds issued by the Office of General Counsel.
• Assist with coordination of law student internship program.
• Maintain the Office of General Counsel Intranet website.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports or summaries of such research for attorneys and others.
• Prepare draft policies and procedures for review, approval, and/or use by attorneys and others.
• Assemble, organize, and produce legal and other documents for use by attorneys; prepare exhibits; compile due diligence materials; and assist attorneys at trial or hearing.

• Graduation from an accredited college.
• Minimum of seven to ten years of work experience as a paralegal, including experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.