Senior Paralegal
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description: Highmark is at present recruited Senior Paralegal right now, this occupation will be ordered in Pennsylvania. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. As a Senior Paralegal, you perform a variety of legal and administrative duties, and assist in complex matters, under the supervision of a Deputy General Counsel and/or Associate Counsel. A Paral! egal III in this position will assist with legal and administrative matters related to corporate governance and transactional matters, including acquisitions and new business development. He or she also will assist with governance matters. Without limitation, a Paralegal III:
- Works under minimum supervision of attorneys in the Law Department in connection with the attorneys' provision of high quality and timely legal advice and services to the Corporation and its affiliated companies.
- Acts in an advisory capacity, under the direction of an attorney, making recommendations and conferring with superiors on complex matters. May be assisted by lower level paralegal personnel. Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring a senior level of knowledge or expertise. The paralegal is assigned to perform a combination of functions at a senior level.
- its affiliated companies and their operations. The paralegal works to apply his or her knowledg! e of the business of the Corporation and its affiliated compan! ies, their businesses and applicable laws, regulations and rules to the issues and projects assigned.
- Possesses strong research and writing skills and knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations governing the Corporation, its affiliated companies and their operations. The paralegal is expected to interact substantively with business managers and staff on a regular basis. The paralegal is often the Law Department's first point of contact on particular issues or projects. The paralegal may interact with outside attorneys, consultants, governmental regulators and others when needed.
- Performs the assigned work accurately and, using good time management skills, completes assigned work in an efficient and effective manner.
- Maintains high standards of confidentiality consistent with all applicable laws, the standards of the Law Department and the requirements of the Corporation. The utmost integrity in the discreet and confidential handling of confi! dential information is expected. The paralegal must exercise good judgment regarding the disclosure of all information and materials to various recipients.
The successful candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
- A minimum of 3 years work experience in a corporate law department or law firm;
- Ability to deal with clients and lawyers (internally and externally) in a courteous and professional manner.
- Interpersonal skills to work as a team player and to effectively deal with members of all departments to ensure cooperation in finalizing tasks.
- Ability to research and interpret legal and technical procedures, statutes and regulations applicable to area of practice.
- Ability to travel on occasion
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Highmark.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:48:16 GMT