Paralegal - University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation

Work Schedule :

This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Shifts will be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Applicants hired into this position can work remotely from WI and IL.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Paralegal to:

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

• Manage projects, perform legal research.
• Draft and update legal documents under the direction of counsel, assist with corporate transactions and contracts.
• Perform legal research.
• Assist with litigation matters.

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• The following may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree: * Associate degree in Paralegal Studies plus two (2) years of relevant experience, or * Certification as a Paralegal and two (2) years of relevant experience, or * Four (4) years of relevant experience

Work Experience

• 2 years experience with the provision of legal services, including experience working with a variety of legal documents and managing legal projects Required
• 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 Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity 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, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Job Description

UW Medical Foundation benefits