Legal Staff Paralegal in Atlanta, GA

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Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff

7-10 yrs required

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Legal Administrator: Executive Administrative Oversight and Management

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Job Title: Legal Administrator
Department: Office of General Counsel
Company: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: Minimum $74,500; Commensurate with experience
Position Type: Non-Faculty

About the Company:
- Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities, increase diversity in the health professional and scientific workforce, and address primary health care through education, research, and service.
- We are dedicated to serving people of color and under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation, and the world.

Position Summary:

The Legal Administrator will provide executive administrative oversight and manage the daily operations of the office of the Senior Vice President (SVP) General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. This role will serve as the liaison for all legal matters, both internal and external, including outside counsel, litigation triaging, risk management, and contract matters. The Legal Administrator will also conduct research, perform actuarial functions, create legal documents, and coordinate budgetary affairs and office staff.

Job Requirements/Skills:

- Ability to work in a highly confidential, fast-paced setting and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
- Solid organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to make informed decisions about coverage by performing actuarial and analytical functions.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite and matter/contract management software.

Essential Duties:

- Provide administrative support to the SVP General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, including scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Prepare legal documents and correspondence, including corporate governance documents.
- Conduct preliminary review of contract language and note inconsistencies with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. standard contract terms.
- Serve as the key administrative principal for the Board of Trustees.
- Manage all Board of Trustee meeting logistics and special events.
- Draft Board resolutions and meeting minutes.
- Direct other administrative assistants to ensure all board meeting materials are uploaded in BoardMax.
- Retain copies of bylaws and the Board’s policy statements.
- Organize communications between offices of the president and dean, institutional advancement, marketing, and communications regarding capital campaign discussions with trustees.
- Intake, organize, review, and track legal-related documentation using technology.
- Administer projects on behalf of the SVP and other attorneys.
- Monitor department project deadlines to ensure projects are on target.
- Maintain the Office’s legal matter/contract management system.
- Research relevant laws and regulations.
- Assist with regulatory licensing and compliance matters.
- Monitor insurance programs and update policies as needed.
- Collaborate with finance pod in shared services for the Office fiscal affairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- 7-10 years of experience in a legal office setting (law firm).

Preferred Qualifications:

- Paralegal Certificate is strongly desired.
- Prior experience working with Boards is strongly preferred.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Expectation: Please provide salary expectation in application.

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements:

It is MSM’s policy that all prospective employees provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Application Instructions:

Please ensure that you complete the application in its entirety. All questions must be fully addressed.

EEO Statement:

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.