Legal Staff Paralegal in Portland, OR

Law Firm

Portland, OR

Legal Staff Paralegal in Portland, OR

Legal Staff

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This high-powered, long-established firm offers great opportunities for top-notch candidates seeking rapid growth and high volume in intellectual property and dozens of other challenging practices. We really have a lot of good things to say about this firm because the firm seems to consistently set a high mark for itself in numerous, numerous categories. For example, the attorneys in this firm are all almost universally very nice people to work with and this firm puts a real powerful emphasis on quality of life issues for both its associates and partners. Without exception, the firm’s attorneys claim they are treated with a tremendous amount of respect – the firm is genuinely interested in making long-term relationships with people. Management is extraordinarily introspective about the candidates they interview – according to one candidate, the firm is “almost philosophical” in its approach towards recruiting. Attorneys here typically bill in the 1800 range.
Healthcare Paralegal The candidate will meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects. Prepare agency filings and/or draft responses to questions regarding procedural issues for agency filings. Prepare licensure and certification applications. Research regulatory requirements implicated by various changes in ownership and corporate structures and interface with regulatory agencies regarding the same. Submit and track Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials, hearings, depositions or other proceedings. Assist with corporate formation, including drafting and filing formation documents with the applicable Secretary of State. Act as primary interface with filing services for corporate filings. Assist in preparing and revising organizational charts, bylaws, resolutions, and similar corporate documents. Obtain relevant materials and citations from outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts, and/or libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law. Retrieve and review documents from clients and other parties. Provide additional assistance as needed. Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm's announced deadlines. Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Experience with state healthcare facility licensing is preferred. Experience with Medicare and Medicaid enrollment is preferred. Experience with IRS procedures is preferred. Multi-state experience is preferred. Corporate experience and familiarity with Secretary of State procedures and filings is preferred. Experience as a Healthcare paralegal is preferred. Paralegal Certificate is preferred.