Job Description

Purpose of Role:

We’re hiring a Full-time Corporate Paralegal for our Healthcare Practice Group in our Roseland, NJ office. If you have a strong work ethic, excel in problem-solving, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is ideal for you. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our healthcare team, ensuring meticulous preparation of legal documents, and facilitating seamless operations across various responsibilities, from transactional closings to entity formations and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, including UCC Financing Statements, Articles of Incorporation/Organization, bylaws, operating agreements, and annual reports.
• Support corporate attorneys in handling healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, affiliations, corporate restructurings, and dissolutions in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Conduct due diligence for corporate healthcare transactions, including reviewing business licenses, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance, and state-specific healthcare licensing requirements.
• Assist with healthcare entity formations, state licensing, and regulatory filings, including applications with the Department of Health, CMS, and state professional boards.
• Coordinate with clients, attorneys, and healthcare regulatory bodies to ensure timely processing of legal documents.
• Maintain and organize corporate minute books, stock certificates, professional entity records, and healthcare governance documents.
• Prepare and review healthcare-related contracts, including employment agreements, management services agreements, operating agreements, and business associate agreements (BAAs).
• Conduct legal research and compile information related to healthcare compliance, HIPAA, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute regulations.
• Manage data rooms, track case progress for corporate transactions, and assist in closing healthcare-related deals.
• Assist in client correspondence, notarization, and document execution, ensuring compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Utilize MS Office Suite and other tools for document preparation, presentations, and case management.
• Maintain filing systems and handle confidential healthcare compliance information with professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably in a law firm setting, with a focus on Corporate M&A and Healthcare transactions (including contracts, corporate entities, and regulatory compliance).
• Experience with healthcare transactions, regulatory filings, and compliance matters is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe (specifically Kofax), and document management software.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Familiarity with healthcare laws, including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations, is a plus.
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion in handling confidential healthcare and corporate information.

Compensation & Benefits: commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. Support staff may also be eligible for discretionary year-end bonuses and a merit-based increase. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, paid time off, and access to additional voluntary programs. The posted salary range reflects the base pay range for this position.

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