Paralegal

Date Posted:

2024-04-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

Corporate Headquarters 5

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides legal support to in-house counsel and legal department and quality legal services to company departments.

• Utilizes experience and judgment to support and accomplish department goals, performing complex and specialized tasks,

• Working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Paralegal degree or equivalent work experience.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience required; 5 years previous corporate and/or health care law experience in a law firm, institutional, or corporate legal department preferred.

• Core Capabilities: Experience preparing documents typical to health care provider entities, including, but not limited to, physician employment or professional services agreements, transactional documentation, and the like.

• Knowledge of federal and state health care laws and regulations a plus.

• Excellent writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to interact with Executive and Senior Management. Effective planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of company information.

• Proficiency with Word (including styles), Outlook, and document management system.

• Certifications/Licenses: Florida registered paralegal or equivalent certification.

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EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

SCREENINGS - Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing.