Legal Assistant
WRS Health
Cloud
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- WRS Health is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Business Contract Specialist / Paralegal to join our team. This dual-focused role combines contract management expertise with support for HR-related legal activities.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal documentation, contract management, and HR/labor law, particularly within the U.S. healthcare industry.
- Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and prepare legal agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, amendments, purchase agreements, service agreements, sales agreements, and employment contracts.
- Administer and manage the contract management database, ensuring all contracts are accurately recorded and appropriately described.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of company legal documentation and oversee additional legal activities.
- Conduct legal research to support company initiatives, including compliance requirements for contracts and employment-related matters.
- Research and evaluate company and payor legal documentation, as well as contract reporting requirements.
- Evaluate and resolve legal issues or disputes by developing actionable plans and implementing solutions effectively.
- Assist with the drafting and execution of legal agreements and support HR with employment contracts, recruitment activities, and compliance-related documentation.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies; Juris Doctor is a plus.
- A minimum of 3+ years of paralegal experience
- Preferably with experience in U.S. healthcare contracts
- Familiarity with contract management tools like Concord.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe applications.
- Strong background in HR and labor law, including experience in supporting employment-related legal activities.
- Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills, with an eye for detail.
- Proven ability to collaborate and work as part of a team to achieve organizational objectives.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate and address issues independently.
- Adaptable to shifting priorities and capable of managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Committed to professional growth, actively seeking feedback, and learning new skills.
- Maintains a professional demeanor in diverse and multi-office environments.
- This is an Independent Contractor position.
- Location: Remote
- Hours: Available during standard US business hours (9am-5pm EST or 8:30am-4:30pm EST)
- This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations of the department.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies; Juris Doctor is a plus.
- A minimum of 3+ years of paralegal experience
- Preferably with experience in U.S. healthcare contracts
- Familiarity with contract management tools like Concord.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe applications.
- Strong background in HR and labor law, including experience in supporting employment-related legal activities.
