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The Legal Assistant position is responsible for assisting the General Counsel and Legal team at Discovery Senior Living (DSL) with a variety of legal matters as assigned. Support the legal document process such as with contracts, letters, and regulatory filings. Assists with the organization of corporate legal documents and overall efficiencies of the legal department. Supports managers and operational field team members on a variety of multi-state legal matters impacting the organization.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinates the discharge process for all company communities, including Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing
Drafts discharge letters and works with local counsel on collections and evictions
Coordinates spreadsheets for tracking of discharges and evictions
Assists with general corporate matters and responsible for archiving corporate documents in the appropriate forums
Coordinates execution of documents, including obtaining signatures and notary services
Assists with due diligence requests and compiling necessary documentation
Manages entity renewals and maintaining compliance records
Answers and fields incoming calls in a professional manner
Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues
Providing general project support and administrative assistance as needed
Requirements:
Three years + of related, demonstrated legal secretary functions with emphasis in corporate law and regulations, and/or healthcare industry, and/or senior care industry preferred
Four-year college degree
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents
Ability to use Microsoft Windows
Must be proficient in Excel
Ability to use email and the Internet
Ability to work under minimum supervision and demonstrate self-initiative and willingness to learn
Must be detail-oriented
Must be results-driven and goal oriented
Must be cognitive and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
The ability to multi-task and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner, often changing assignments on short notice
Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with Team Members, superiors, and business contacts in a professional, timely and courteous manner
Effective analytical, trouble resolution, and problem-solving skills