CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is a healthcare organization seeking a Paralegal I to assist and support attorneys with legal research and document preparation. The role involves preparing legal documents, monitoring compliance with regulations, and coordinating the collection of necessary documents for corporate filings and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the office of corporate counsel in all aspects of corporate governance and compliance in order to advise the company's client areas, including but not limited to all insurance and benefit administration operations, human resources, finance, sales, marketing, and matters in litigation etc
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of effective legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, corporate resolutions, annual reports, insurer and TPA licenses or renewals, etc
• Monitor and manage compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements, including collecting and compiling information and documents
• Coordinate the collection of documents and records maintained by other departments in connection with corporate filings. matters in litigation or administrative requests from regulators and auditors

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal certificate OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience
• 1 year Paralegal work experience
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and rapid business changes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material and information
• Conducts research, performs a variety of legal assignments, and manages routine projects including drafting, reviewing, and transmitting legal correspondence and documents
• Skill using inductive and deductive reasoning to draw inferences and reach conclusions
• Ability to learn and master legal software applications and internet research
• Provides regular feedback to attorneys and appropriate departmental personnel regarding the status of legal projects
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to convey information in a clear, concise, and logical manner
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship
• Certified Legal Assistant (CLA)

Benefits

• CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package
• Various incentive programs/plans
• 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements)

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