Workplace Type: Onsite
Employment Type: FT
Job Location: Barberton, OH
Position Summary
Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) is seeking a skilled and reliable Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our in-house counsel in managing the legal and administrative needs of a nationwide non-profit organization. This role is essential in ensuring continuity of legal operations, particularly given CHM’s presence in all 50 states and engagement in federal-level activities.
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will handle administrative legal matters, manage documents, facilitate communication, and provide organizational support to streamline processes and maintain efficiency. This position plays a key role in coordinating efforts with outside counsel, internal legal operations, and adding strategic value across CHM’s mission-driven initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research, gather relevant information for legal and compliance matters.
- Draft, review, and edit documents, including contracts, policies, and correspondence.
- Maintain and organize documents, mail, and spreadsheets, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible, systematized by category.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for meetings, conferences, and external matters.
- Coordinate and manage communication with internal staff, and external parties.
- Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations; track updates to the same.
- Provide administrative support with scheduling, filing, invoice review, data entry, etc.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies with required education/training in Ohio; additional Paralegal Bar Certification or relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Paralegal; five (5) or more years of experience preferred (may include some work experience as a legal assistant).
- Prior healthcare, insurance, or litigation experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
- Excellent research, writing, organizational, communication skills. (Detail oriented)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, Excel, and legal research / databases.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, including with scheduling.
- Commitment to the mission and values of CHM.
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