Paralegal - HIMSS

Your Challenge::

At HIMSS, we are a catalyst for change in the health and wellness ecosystem. As one of the largest and most experienced global healthcare associations, it is our responsibility to lead this revolution. Our mission is to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. Our staff, nearly 250 world-wide, are vital to achieving that mission. We are looking for team members who are curious to ask “What if…?” and have the tenacity to fight for the change we believe in. Join HIMSS to be part of the transformation of health and wellness.

 

This purpose of this position is to provide administrative and para-professional legal services in support of the Society’s General Counsel and Associate General Counsel and to further departmental and organizational strategic goals.  Specifically, this position will develop, implement, streamline &/or monitor programs and initiatives that reduce risk & expense, support business/revenue initiatives, improve training for Society staff, maintain consistency of compliance management, and improve customer service.

 

Essential Functions:

• Oversee day-to-day department management and coordinate attorney and attorney-related matters with Legal Department staff.
• Provide customer service to internal customers at all levels of the organization.
• Assist with review and preparation of a wide range of contracts, including consulting agreements, master services agreements & statements of work, events logistics agreements, licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, vendor contracts, contractor agreements, etc.
• Support global corporate governance; prepare and file regulatory and business maintenance filings. Manage external vendor.
• Support the maintenance and expansion of HIMSS’s global IP portfolio.
• Research, draft and implement legal memoranda, policies, guidance and other legal documents as needed.
• Maintain electronic database and physical contract files. Manage organization of legal department resources. 
• Assist with administrative items including processing accounts payable, creating expense reports and coordinating attorney travel arrangements.
• Develop presentations and staff training materials using PowerPoint, Excel and Word and prepare/update applicable meeting materials.
• Manage Legal department workflow using internal “help desk” tools; triage business needs; independently respond to needs/issues as appropriate.  
• Manage legal department vendor/service providers.
• Proactively problem solve issues needing legal support/assistance.
• Other duties as required to support the department’s strategic objectives.

What you will need to be successful::

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-law/Paralegal Studies or related field with strong academic performance required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Salesforce a plus.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a legal assistant/paralegal; in-house experience and/or healthcare experience is preferred.
• Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication and analytical skills. Strong service orientation and attention to detail required. Must be able to work well under deadlines with minimum supervision.

Why we love HIMSS, and why you will, too::

• Diverse, collaborative, and winning team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, opportunity to work hybrid.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer!
• Wellbeing programs to support all of your emotional, physical, and financial needs
• Emphasis on continuous learning and development.

 

Are you a Changemaker?

Together, we’ll do amazing things for healthcare.

 

HIMSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled

 

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