Corporate Paralegal - Remote

Job Details

Req ID: 91468 Supported Practice: Heartland Dental Category: Legal Location: 1200 Network Centre Dr, Effingham, IL 62401

Position Summary:

Corporate Paralegal

Contract Specialist with significant contract experience will also be considered.

Heartland Dental is looking to expand our team! As a Paralegal at Heartland Dental, you must be capable of handling a substantial workload in a fast-paced, dynamic in-house legal department. You'll thrive in this role if you have strong communication skills and are a detail oriented, proactive, problem solver. We are looking for a flexible team player who is professional and service-oriented at all times.

The Paralegal will play a critical role supporting the Legal Department's processes and projects. The position reports to the Senior Paralegals, and will also support key initiatives (goals) of the department.

Heartland Dental proudly supports 1600+ doctor-led dental offices and more than 19,000 team members across the country as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while providing exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders. We are hard-working, fun-loving and fast-growing - looking for our next perfect fit!

• 60% of responsibilities will be to support the Legal Department with matters relating to acquisitions including:

• Draft closing documents (asset purchase agreements, promissory notes, employment agreements, and other ancillary documents).

• Draft subscription agreements and other miscellaneous documents pertaining to Heartland Dental stock transactions.

• Draft additional miscellaneous contracts in connection with acquisitions.

• Revise agreements, assemble exhibits/schedules, prepare execution ready versions, and send for signature.

• Handle post-closing matters and requests such as assemble final executed documents and draft amendments and assignments; and

• Organize and track documents for acquisitions including upload documents, enter data, and utilize/maintain a matter management database for tracking and reporting purposes.

• 40% of responsibilities will be to assist the Legal Department with a wide variety of additional legal matters including:

• Assist with general matters/requests from other departments.

• Support with subpoenas, records requests, audits, insurance company letters and other agency requests.

• Support with employment agreement related requests; and

• Assist with special projects such as: PowerPoint presentations, Legal Department reports, template updates, goal work and other such projects to support the work of the Legal Department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to be in the office once a month for team meetings either in Effingham, IL or Creve Coeur, MO.

• Completion of one of the following: five years of paralegal or contract specialist experience with a law firm or in-house OR an associate degree or bachelor's degree and not less than one year's experience.

• Practical knowledge of legal concepts

• Strong computer skills, including:

• Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.

• Proficient experience with Microsoft Outlook; and

• Advance level of experience using Microsoft Word, including proficient at redlining/tracking changes in Word documents.

• Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to maintain proprietary, trade secret and confidential information.

• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high level of maturity, personal initiative, and sound judgment

• Ability to work some hybrid: reporting regularly to the Effingham, IL or Creve Coeur, MO office (depending on local assigned Support Center location) and remotely as needed.

• Adequate internet service and confidential/private/dedicated workspace for remote work

• Ability to spend several weeks in Effingham, IL or Creve Coeur, MO during first three months of employment for in-person training.

• Ability to travel to Effingham, IL or Creve Coeur, MO, respectively, during initial training and as needed during course of employment for meetings, special work-related events and additional training/ educational opportunities.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Law firm or corporate in-house legal experience

• Extensive experience with drafting, reviewing and redlining complex legal agreements.

We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.

We provide all employees and applicants for employment with the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

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