Paralegal

at  Cardiovascular Research Foundation

SUMMARY

Under direction from the department attorneys, this position is responsible for researching legal issues, investigating facts, and preparing documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 - 3 years relevant experience required; contract drafting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, patience, professionalism, and ability to effectively interact with staff and management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares legal documents for review, approval, and use by department attorneys and internal clients and CRF clients.
• Works with department attorneys to draft and proofread contracts, create template agreements.
• Enter into, track, and follow-up on contract negotiations.
• Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treatises, etc.
• Assist with the large volume of contract work associated with clinical research trials.
• Prepares and maintains document files.
• Files correspondence and legal documents in office filing system.
• Ensures proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.
• Participates in a wide variety of special projects and compiles a variety of special reports.
• Additional duties as assigned.