What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Presbyterian Senior Living – Administrative Office?
Full Time
Must live near the corporate office in Dillsburg, PA for periodic travel.
Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of fostering teamwork, upholding integrity, embracing innovation and leading with compassion in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit for all that live within our communities.
If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.
JOB PURPOSE
The Paralegal is responsible to support and provide paralegal services to Presbyterian Senior Living’s Corporate In-House Legal Department. Responsible to work directly with PSL’s Corporate In-House Legal Team to draft, review, file, track and execute legal documentation and research legal issues. Responsible for managing the administrative function of the Corporate In-House Legal Department, contract management, filing, organizing and reviewing and support the work of the PSL’s Corporate In-House Legal Department.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for working under the direction of the VP Legal/In-House Counsel in connection with legal issues as assigned
- Responsible for researching legal issues and drafting appropriate legal documents
- Responsible for cataloging, filing and organizing legal documents.
Responsible for preparing and drafting amendments, mortgages, addendums and contract extension documents
Monitor and maintain PSL’s vendor contracting management software
Establish and maintain a reminder system for court hearings and other related dates with regard to deadlines and judgments. Monitor all deadlines for legal action and communicate same.
Assists with the negotiation of payment terms/conditions and settlements with residents and/or guarantors under the direct supervision of the VP Legal/In-House Counsel.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Certification or Associate's degree in Paralegal studies
- A minimum of two years’ previous experience in an in-house healthcare corporate legal environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Limited travel may be necessary to Dillsburg, PA
