Paralegal

This is a hybrid opportunity - Must be in the Long Beach office 2 days a week.

About SCAN

SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. SCAN Group is the sole corporate member of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation's leading not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 300,000 members in California, Arizona, and Nevada. SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent for more than 40 years and is known throughout the healthcare industry and nationally as a leading expert in senior healthcare. SCAN employees are a group of talented, passionate professionals who are committed to supporting older adults on their aging journey, while also innovating healthcare for seniors everywhere. Employees are provided in-depth training and access to state-of-the-art tools necessary to do their jobs, as well as development and growth opportunities. SCAN takes great pride in recognizing our team members as experts in their fields and rewarding them for their efforts. If you are interested in becoming part of an organization that is innovating senior healthcare visit www.thescangroup.org, www.scanhealthplan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn; Facebook; and Twitter.

The Job

This position provides paralegal, contracting, and administrative support to the Legal Department, which includes several attorneys, a paralegal, a privacy officer, a privacy specialist, a records manager and one senior legal assistant. The successful candidate will be detail oriented and can work autonomously on a variety of assignments and projects. The paralegal should possess a strong drive for excellence, attention to detail, an ability to adapt to change, and a "can do" positive attitude.

You Will

Provide support with reviewing, editing, drafting, and proofreading of legal documents, including contracts and correspondence.

Assist in the development or improvement of templates, department-wide business processes, and policies and procedures.

Maintain matters organized by triaging priorities, monitoring and updating status, documenting actions, tracking deadlines, maintaining logs, and preparing reports.

Exercise independent problem-solving techniques to resolve administrative problems; proactively follow up on pending matters; work well as a team player with key business units through transparent and frequent communication.

Coordinate and prepare meetings with internal and external clients as need. Responsibilities may include agenda preparation, virtual or physical room set up, and general logistics to ensure a smooth participation experience.

Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all matters.

Work collaboratively with other departments and outside counsel.

Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Serve as one of the contract management system administrators, utilizing the company contract management system.

Lead and/or assist with project management for Legal Department projects.

Contribute to the team effort by performing other tasks and general administrative support as needed.

Actively support the achievement of SCAN's Vision and Goals.

Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program required (J.D. degree also accepted)
• 5+ years of experience working with attorneys as a paralegal in a law firm or in a corporate legal department
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements or contracts under attorney supervision strongly preferred
• Familiarity with healthcare and privacy law and healthcare organizations is a plus
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  
  
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  Ability to problem-solve, use judgment and discretion.

  
  
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  Proactive and flexible, with the ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities and demands.

  
  
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  Strong organization skills; detail oriented and ability to work with precision.

  
  
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  Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

  
  
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  Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-paced environment simultaneously and balance priorities and timelines.

  
  
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  Ability to receive and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

  
  
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  Ability to handle and manage confidential information.

  
  
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  Experience using administrative and legal technology, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new programs.

  
  

What's in it for you?

• Base Pay Range: $38.61 to $61.78 per hour
• Work Mode: Mostly Onsite (Long Beach, CA)
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

We're always looking for talented people to join our team! Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!

At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

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