Job Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Paralegal to:

• Assist with the Office of Corporate Counsel’s provision of legal services.   


• Draft and update legal documents under the direction of counsel; independently prepare legal documents from templates.


• Perform legal research and prepare a summary of findings.

Education:

Minimum –

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or legal. In addition to the minimum work experience listed below, the following may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies plus two (2) years of relevant experience, or


• Four (4) years of relevant legal experience, or


• Certification as a Paralegal and three (3) years of relevant legal experience

Work Experience:

Minimum – Three (3) years’ experience with the provision of legal services, including experience working with a variety of legal documents and managing legal projects.

Preferred – Interaction/exposure in a health care setting, legal practice and/or business with basic understanding of health care operations and communication with physicians and staff.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Certified Paralegal (CP).  State of Wisconsin preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately.


• Proficient and highly literate in common computer applications including internet research, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Vizio), and email.


• Proficient with general office equipment such as telephone, fax, copier.


• Professional demeanor and ability to defuse sensitive situations in a calm manner.


• Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and prioritize workload to complete tasks and projects with minimal direction to achieve accomplishments.


• Ability to identify problems or opportunities and propose solutions to improve Office of Corporate Counsel operations and provision of legal services.


• Effective oral and written communication skills; Effectively communicate and work with diverse constituencies and corporate cultures; develop rapport with people at all levels of the organization.


• Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize, effective time and project management, ability to work well with many different types of individuals.


• Ability to quickly assimilate, assess and act upon new initiatives in order to manage multiple priorities.


• Ability to represent the Office of Corporate Counsel in a professional and responsible manner internally and in public.


• Ability to anticipate change, adjust responses accordingly, and initiate steps to maximize resources toward a common objective.


• Be professional, clear, concise, in both oral and written communications.


• Highly attentive to detail and ability to handle large amount of work.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.


• Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.  Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.​  Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based upon the operational needs fo the department.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

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