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Paralegal
Job ID: 25382
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Facility/Division: Shared Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day Job
Job Description
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
This Paralegal position will be primarily responsible for supporting the attorney in the Legal Department who manages contracts for UNC Hospitals but may also support other attorneys in the office, performing both regular tasks and special projects, as assigned. Responsibilities may include:
• Working closely with attorneys to draft, edit and review contracts including but not limited to professional and management service agreements, amendments to current agreements, and training agreements.
• Working with business leaders to gather and finalize terms of contracts, submit final agreements for signature, track and manage the approval and signature execution process.
• Monitoring contracts for upcoming expirations and/or required renewals.
• Assisting with and managing contracts, developing templates and creating initial drafts, including assistance with managing the contract management software.
• Assisting with review and management of a variety of contracts, including professional service agreements, training agreements, and other types of agreements.
• Maintaining a database of standard contractual terms and conditions.
• Acting as a liaison with supply chain and other departments that interact with the legal department on contractual issues.
• Assisting as needed with routine legal issues in a hospital and health care setting.
• A successful candidate should possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), critical thinking skills, ability to work independently and on a team, and ability to utilize technological resources to support clients and attorneys.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Applicants must have an Associate Degree or two years of college in an appropriate discipline and three (3) years of relevant experience (or one year of experience with a bachelor’s degree).
- Preferred qualifications include: a degree from an accredited, four year college or university, paralegal experience (or equivalent); paralegal training; experience working in a healthcare system or hospital environment; experience in contract drafting and editing; and experience with contract management software systems.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: Legal Office
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Diversity Statement
The UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UNC Health is an equal opportunity employer. As such, UNC Health offers equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or political affiliation.
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