Corporate Healthcare Paralegal
6 months ago
Roseland
Job Description Purpose of Role: We’re hiring a Full-time Corporate Paralegal for our Healthcare Practice Group in our Roseland, NJ office. If you have a strong work ethic, excel in problem-solving, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is ideal for you. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our healthcare team, ensuring meticulous preparation of legal documents, and facilitating seamless operations across various responsibilities, from transactional closings to entity formations and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, including UCC Financing Statements, Articles of Incorporation/Organization, bylaws, operating agreements, and annual reports., • Support corporate attorneys in handling healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, affiliations, corporate restructurings, and dissolutions in compliance with healthcare regulations., • Conduct due diligence for corporate healthcare transactions, including reviewing business licenses, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance, and state-specific healthcare licensing requirements., • Assist with healthcare entity formations, state licensing, and regulatory filings, including applications with the Department of Health, CMS, and state professional boards., • Coordinate with clients, attorneys, and healthcare regulatory bodies to ensure timely processing of legal documents., • Maintain and organize corporate minute books, stock certificates, professional entity records, and healthcare governance documents., • Prepare and review healthcare-related contracts, including employment agreements, management services agreements, operating agreements, and business associate agreements (BAAs)., • Conduct legal research and compile information related to healthcare compliance, HIPAA, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute regulations., • Manage data rooms, track case progress for corporate transactions, and assist in closing healthcare-related deals., • Assist in client correspondence, notarization, and document execution, ensuring compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations., • Utilize MS Office Suite and other tools for document preparation, presentations, and case management., • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate from an accredited program., • Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a law firm setting, with a focus on Corporate M&A and Healthcare transactions (including contracts, corporate entities, and regulatory compliance)., • Experience with healthcare transactions, regulatory filings, and compliance matters is highly preferred., • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe (specifically Kofax), and document management software., • Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines., • Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and support staff., • Familiarity with healthcare laws, including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations, is a plus.