Legal Operations Specialist - Contracts Paralegal

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System•Sarasota, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Operations Specialist will work within the Legal Affairs department of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS) and encompasses a wide range of legal operations and paralegal responsibilities focused on contract management and legal operations support. This position will have a key role in supporting the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, and tracking contractual agreements, as well as maintaining the contract database and assisting with legal department administrative functions. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, a steadfast positive attitude and motivation to gain experience in an in-house legal department setting.

Requirements

Require a minimum of two (2) years of experience within an in-house legal department, law firm, or comparable experience in another support services department.
Require a bachelor's degree. Additional relevant experience will be considered on a year-for-year basis in lieu of degree requirement.

Nice To Haves

Prefer prior experience or specific knowledge of legal systems and technology, as well as familiarity with non-disclosure agreements.
Prefer highly proficient using MSOffice (Outlook, Word, Excel) with the demonstrated ability to learn and use new computer software and systems.
Prefer knowledge of legal terminology and experience with drafting documents.
Prefer demonstrated expertise in creating and maintaining documents and formatting, inputting, proof-reading, editing, retrieving, and copying same.
Prefer excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prefer excellent time management skills and attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and success in delivering to key deadlines.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and revising contracts and ensuring adherence to company policies, other requirements, and conformance to master agreements
Reviewing appropriate terms and conditions, coordinating with internal legal counsel and business units for acceptance of any non-standard agreement terms where necessary
Coordinating and tracking a large volume of contracts and providing advice and guidance regarding contract requests
Communicate understandable strategic advice and guidance to internal procurement teams and business/operational clients of all levels regarding business and legal issues and risks
When escalating contractual issues or risks to Attorneys, provide suitable background on the transaction, concise summaries of the issues and risks, and suggested mitigation strategies
Organizing, analyzing, cross-checking and validating information
Preparing correspondence, checking and editing legal forms and documents for accuracy
Gathering, assembling and analyzing information from a variety of sources to prepare and format contracts and other documents for legal review
Maintaining electronic filing systems for contracts and other legal documents
Performing project administration responsibilities and other assignments as directed

Benefits

Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
Life Insurance
Competitive rates
Bonuses offered
Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
Bereavement Leave
Free Parking
On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
Direct Deposit
Free Wellness Screening
Free confidential counseling services
Employee Discount Programs
Recognition Programs
Referral Programs
Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!