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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center · 1 day ago

PARALEGAL FT DAYS 55K-75K

Paramus, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Paralegal to assist in legal matters related to the hospital. The role involves negotiating, drafting, and reviewing legal documents, advising management on legal questions, and managing claims and litigation in collaboration with insurance carriers.

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Responsibilities

Negotiates, drafts, and reviews documents related to the NBMC collection matters

Negotiates, drafts, and reviews guardianship documents/pleadings

Advises all levels of management as directed by the General Counsel and Vice President for Legal regarding legal questions which may arise in the course of department activities. Counsels them as to the legal responsibilities of the Hospital when appropriate

Reviews as to form and legality affiliation, agreements grants by-laws, maintenance contracts, vendor agreements, as directed by Legal counsel, and advises Legal counsel of same

Creates, maintains and coordinates Contract files and tickler file of same

Researches and keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and BRMC’s regulations, laws, polices as they presently exist and as they change or are modified, as directed by Legal counsel

Manages claims/litigation in collaboration with insurance carrier and assigned counsel

Handles all subpoena requests and coordinates with medical records

Manages Behavioral Health Central Clerical Department which pertains to the civil commitment process

Works with Associate Counsel to handle all judicial requests made during civil commitment hearings, with necessary follow-up with appropriate administrators

Coordinates Krol hearings and distributes Krol orders to physicians and social workers

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements

Performs other related duties as required