Job Details

About Us

Aligned Providers is an innovative emergency medicine and hospital medicine contract management services company owned and led by experienced clinical executives. Aligned Providers achieves meaningful alignment between hospitals, providers, staff, and patients through custom consultative, administrative, clinical, and operational services.
Position Description

The Paralegal will provide legal support to Aligned Providers' (AP) general counsel by conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and assisting with contract and case management. This role requires a strong understanding of provider contracting, medical terminology, healthcare regulations, and legal procedures.

Job Type: Exempt, full-time

Location: Remote

Reporting: This position will report to General Counsel, or designee.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents such as employment agreements, amendments and renewals
• Create contracting forms and/or utilize document management software
• Organize and maintain case files, including gathering and organizing documents, scheduling deadlines, and tracking the progress of current pending legal requests and renewals
• Conduct in-depth legal research using online legal databases and other resources on a wide range of healthcare law topics, including HIPAA, medical malpractice, and licensing and regulatory compliance
• Draft and review legal documents, such as contracts and employment agreements
• Organize and maintain case files, including gathering and organizing documents, scheduling deadlines, and tracking the progress of current pending legal requests
• Assist with e-discovery processes, including collecting, processing, and reviewing electronic documents
• Communicate with clients, including healthcare providers, insurance companies, and third-party clients to gather information, provide updates, and address inquiries
• Monitor and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA and state/federal specific laws
• Assist in investigations into potential claims or compliance issues
• Prepare and file legal documents, including electronic filing
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 10 years' related experience in contract and provider employment agreement drafting
• Significant experience in drafting medical provider contracts and working with employment contract forms
• Experience in healthcare law required
• Experience with legal research and writing

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in legal research databases and software
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and healthcare regulations

We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

This position requires successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening, which are conditions of employment.

• Background Investigation: We will verify the information you provided, such as your employment history, education, and references. Depending on the position and local laws, a criminal background check may also be conducted. You are obligated to disclose any information that may be revealed in the background check. Falsification or misrepresentation of information may negatively impact your candidacy.
• Drug Screening: You will be required to undergo a drug screening test. A positive test result for illegal substances, refusal to take the test, or tampering with the results may lead to the withdrawal of a job offer or termination of employment.