Description
Primary Purpose of Position: To provide executive-level paralegal and administrative services for the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), including Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel (CLO/GC), Director of Legal Services, staff attorney(s), legal specialist(s) and waiver contract manager. Highly collaborative culture. Under licensed-attorney supervision where required, this position entails professional legal work in a variety of legal/operational areas or functions, including but not limited to legal research; and drafting, reviewing, proofing and communicating legal/regulatory matters regarding litigation, transactions/contracts, regulation, legislation, internal and external dispute resolution, grievances/complaints, and related legal projects. As detailed further below, key role will be managing Partners many complex policies and procedures (P&Ps), as well as program descriptions, plans and even assisting with board guidelines. In addition, position will require successful applicant to field, route and/or address (or to ensure attorney and/or OLA team addresses) legal issues and questions from various Partners’ business units and staff. Examples of work include coordinating all aspects of the internal Policy and Procedure process (with assistance of waiver contract manager); preparation and occasional participation in board level and committee meetings; assist legal team with their projects, including, e.g., key OLA metrics and ensure monitoring, prompt routing, payment and reimbursement of legal bills and expenses. Works with extremely sensitive and confidential information and records. Perform other duties as needed consistent with an executive level paralegal. Work closely with Associate General Counsel, Director of Legal Services, Waiver Contract Manager, Legal Specialist, Program Integrity Director, and their teams, also located in OLA. Position reports directly to Director of Legal Services.
NOTE: Representation of Partners in a court of law and other acts constituting the practice of law are the responsibilities of attorneys in or for OLA. Position will cooperate with, assist and take significant responsibility for preparation of work by attorneys, but have no authority to act as legal counsel for Partners or to practice law without a license.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of NC administrative law specifically and general knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to LME/MCOs.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other persons contacted in the course of work.
Ability to anticipate and timely meet deadlines and projects.
Considerable knowledge of office practices, techniques, and technology.
Working knowledge of and the ability to understand legal documents, contractual language, legal processes and other complex or sophisticated topics and materials.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple schedules and tasks.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, including the ability to design reports and presentations for internal and external recipients; excellent typing skills.
Proficiency in law-related and P&P software and database resources, including or comparable to LexisNexis and CounselLink.
Ability to manage and uphold integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data, internally and externally.
Ability to analyze, understand, and complete tasks related to state and federal rules, regulations and laws.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with staff, other members of the organization and stakeholders.
Ability to analyze, interpret and recommend policy, rules, and procedural guidelines.
Ability to complete non-routine activities and tasks that might require deviation from established procedures; must be able to choose the appropriate course of action and recognize the existence of and differences among situations; sound judgment and critical thinking.
Ability to plan and carry out the day-to-day work of the office based on priorities and knowledge of the departments; and
Ability to recognize sensitive or unusual situations that should be referred to another more appropriate staff member or to the supervisors.
Commitment to Partners’ core culture values.
Education and Experience Required: A minimum experience of two years in a law-related role with law firm or law department. Working knowledge of legal database software, e.g., LexisNexus or Westlaw. Extensive knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Comfort and experience with electronic modes of communication, filing, record keeping and office management.
While not frequent, must have ability to travel between counties.
Must reside in North Carolina or within 40 miles from its border.
Education and Experience Preferred: Associate or higher degree in Legal Studies, Business, Office Administration, Healthcare, Human Services or other relevant field, including, paralegal/legal studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or legal assistant. Experience in healthcare, especially public behavioral health, managed Medicaid, and healthcare payor systems and law. Knowledge of and experience/proficiency with LexisAdvance, CounselLink, WestLaw and e-OAH. Substantial prior paralegal, legal assistant or related working experience or credentialing highly preferred, especially certification as paralegal or legal assistant, e.g., NCCP.
Licensure/Certification Requirements: Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or similar recognized certification, e.g. NCCP (out of state certification acceptable). Law license not required. JDs welcomed to apply but should not expect promotion to attorney position with or without license.
