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Job TitleParalegal, IT Contracting
LocationBeachwood
FacilityCC Administrative Campus
DepartmentLaw Department-Legal
Job CodeT99112
ShiftDays
Schedule8:30am-5:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Paralegal you will perform paralegal duties under the direction of the Paralegal Manager and supervising attorney in specific practice areas. Your duties will include but are not limited to:
• Reviewing and analyzing various legal documents.
• Drafting routine legal documents under the direct supervision of an attorney or Paralegal Manager.
• Compiling information concerning pertinent issues and preparing written summaries, analysis, statistics, charts, and graphs that clearly detail the findings.
• Performing legal and factual research.
The ideal caregiver is someone who:
• Has entry-level experience in a law firm, health care system or corporate legal department (required).
• Is experience with conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Has written and verbal communication skills
• Has teamwork and motivational skills.
• Has organizational and multitasking skills.
This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, support, and resources. You will experience great exposure to both the institute and department leadership and have numerous opportunities for career growth.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts for approval by attorneys in the Law Department for a variety of transactions that may include but would not be limited to research contracts, material transfer agreements, information technology, licensing agreements, consulting and staffing agreements.
- Ensures that both electronic and hard files are properly maintained and that accurate information is entered in the appropriate databases.
- Performs paralegal duties including reviewing and analyzing various legal documents; drafting routine legal documents.
- Compiles information concerning pertinent issues and prepares written summaries, statistics, charts and/or graphs that clearly detail the findings.
- Interacts professionally with internal and external entities, corporations, and law firms to gather information or data.
- Performs legal, factual and legislative research to identify issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent certificate of completion from an accredited paralegal program.
- Must have significant understanding of legal process, familiarity with legal terms and concepts in specific area of law
Work Experience:
- Entry-level experience in a law firm, health care system or corporate legal department required, 5 years preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication and teamwork skills preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
- Ability to operate a computer, audio visual and other office equipment.
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information, including the ability to deliver training in person and virtually.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
What We Do
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country.
Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including:
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Cleveland Clinic Canada
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas
Cleveland Clinic health system includes eight regional hospitals, 16 family health centers, a children's hospital for rehabilitation and one affiliate hospital. Cleveland Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s largest accreditor of healthcare organizations.
Our family health centers offer:
Outpatient care
Primary care
Numerous subspecialties
Numerous locations
All of our hospitals, family health centers, outpatient clinics and home healthcare programs are also accredited by The Joint Commission under its hospital accreditation program.
