Paralegal

POSITION SUMMARY

The Paralegal will operate as part of the Compliance Department at Atlas Healthcare Partners and will support and coordinate legal services provided to Atlas and the ambulatory surgery centers it manages. The Paralegal will gather, prepare, organize, and summarize relevant materials for use by business leaders, outside counsel, and appropriate Atlas leadership. The Paralegal will support legal and corporate governance initiatives; maintain contracts, legal records, and project information in applicable systems; and coordinate legal workflows and deadlines. The role will also prepare and review agreements and other legal documents using approved templates, assist with the development of contracting policies and procedures, support transaction closings, maintain corporate records, and prepare information and reports for executive and board-level meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•    Prepare, review, and revise confidentiality agreements and other approved contract templates under attorney supervision. Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company  accounting policies.
•    Draft and review agreements, amendments, notices, resolutions, consents, and other legal documents using approved forms and escalation standards.
•    Assist with corporate governance and entity management, including formations, dissolutions, foreign registrations, annual reports, registered-agent changes, organizational documents, ownership schedules, and related filings. 
•    Maintain corporate records, minute books, closing binders, capitalization records, and ownership documentation for Atlas, joint ventures, and supported surgery centers. 
•    Support mergers, acquisitions, syndications, ownership transfers, financing matters, and development transactions, including due diligence, signature packages, closing checklists, and post-closing deliverables. 
•    Provide legal support and coordinate with Atlas leadership, internal departments, outside counsel, vendors, and Atlas business partners. 
•    Support subpoenas, garnishments, demand letters, and other legal requests by coordinating intake, preservation, response, and escalation with counsel and the appropriate business function. 
•    Coordinate responses to requests for information, records, and other documents received from internal or external parties. 
•    Assist with all transactions and maintenance of corporate records. 
•    Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare related summaries, memoranda, and draft communications as requested. 
•    Maintain and update databases utilized for contract management, entity management, and tracking legal matters. 
•    Successfully complete special projects and other duties as requested. 

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None 

DIRECTLY REPORTING
Senior Director – Compliance and Privacy Officer

TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A

SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY
This position requires a strong understanding of legal workflows within a corporate healthcare environment, including legal operations, corporate governance, entity management, recordkeeping, and SEC-related reporting. The Paralegal must have working knowledge of contract development and administration and the ability to navigate multiple systems while managing competing demands and deadlines. The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to provide exceptional service to internal stakeholders, including corporate and surgery center colleagues, outside counsel, board members, and executive leadership. The role also interacts professionally with external stakeholders, including vendors, business partners, and other third parties. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

OE - Typical Office Environment:

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• May require travel to various locations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 •    Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 
•    Minimum of five years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
•    Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, systems, and stakeholder requests. 
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive legal and business information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Paralegal certification preferred. Experience using a contract lifecycle, entity, or legal matter management system. Experience supporting corporate governance, healthcare transactions, or a corporate legal department preferred.