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Working knowledge of laws affecting health care including but not limited to: EMTALA, HIPAA, Stark, Anti-kickback, fraud and abuse, Medicare/Medicaid, Florida health care laws, contracts, malpractice laws, 501(c)(3) requirements, information technology contracting, billing and collections, research compliance and contracting, health care intellectual property, labor and employment and corporate law. The In-House Counsel is a corporate role responsible for: providing legal advice to the organization on a variety of topics; collaborating with materials management, finance, legal, and operational leaders to ensure the contract review, approval, and administration processes are effectively managed.

JOB DESCRIPTION The In-House Counsel is a corporate role responsible for: providing legal advice to the organization on a variety of topics; collaborating with materials management, finance, legal, and operational leaders to ensure the contract review, approval, and administration processes are effectively managed. The position oversees the administration of third-party leases for the system and oversees all real estate transactions within the system. RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>Prepares, reviews, revises and advises on policies and procedures, legal correspondence, contracts and other legal documents, and works as liaison directly with various organizational leaders.</li><li>Oversees document control team and administers document control process, to include policies, forms, and standard operating procedures, across the organization.</li><li>Reviews, analyzes, and negotiates Baptist Health Care's (BHC) primary supply, services, capital and other contracts to ensure legal, operational, and financial viability, and to mitigate and apportion risk and financial exposure.</li><li>Serves as primary liaison between contract owners, affiliate leadership and operational reviewers to ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness of contract management. Acts as contract mediator, as needed, negotiating successful resolutions to problems and concerns.</li><li>Develops, authors, maintains and continually improves in-house policies and procedures governing procurement, suppliers, payment authorization, contract administration, and other functions based upon or otherwise relating to corporate-wide contract-based transactions.</li><li>Coordinates annual DNV vendor evaluation and document review processes.</li><li>Administers lease process for external leases from lease request, drafting, and signature in coordination with external lease administration vendor and coordinates all purchase/sale transactions of BHC real estate.</li><li>Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization's overall mission.</li><li>Maintains responsibility for department's operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.</li><li>Manages team members, which includes orientation, development and evaluation of team members, and monitoring the provision of delivering quality services. Participates in the recruiting, interviewing, and selecting of team members following policies, guidelines and applicable laws. Evaluates team member's performance relative to job goals and requirements. Provides coaching to staff, recommends education programs, and ensures adherence to internal policies and standards.</li><li>Maintains responsibility for the fiscal management of department and assures proper utilization of organization's financial resources.</li><li>Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education <ul><li>Juris Doctorate Law Required</li></ul> Minimum Work Experience <ul><li>5 years Experience in the legal field. Required and</li><li>1 year Contract drafting, negotiating, editing, and interpretation experience. Required</li><li>3 years Health care law and policy drafting and editing experience. Preferred</li></ul>Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities <ul><li>Working knowledge of laws affecting health care including but not limited to: EMTALA, HIPAA, Stark, Anti-kickback, fraud and abuse, Medicare/Medicaid, Florida health care laws, contracts, malpractice laws, 501(c)(3) requirements, information technology contracting, billing and collections, research compliance and contracting, health care intellectual property, labor and employment and corporate law.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem solving and presentational skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, experience and education levels.</li><li>Excellent legal drafting and editing skills.</li><li>Ability to handle high volume, high priority tasks simultaneously.</li></ul> ABOUT US Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. Baptist Health Care, Inc. is a

Baptist Health Care

In-house Counsel

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In-House Counsel

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience in a law firm setting. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial preparation.

<h3>Position Overview</h3>We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience in a law firm setting. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial preparation.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence</li><li>E-file documents in state and federal courts</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling</li><li>Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation</li><li>Prepare and organize exhibits, trial binders, and case files</li><li>Maintain case management systems and document databases</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel</li><li>Assist with discovery, including document production and review</li><li>Track billable time and assist with billing as needed</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience in a law firm</li><li>Strong knowledge of court rules and filing procedures</li><li>Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)</li><li>Experience with legal case management software preferred</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><h3>Preferred Skills</h3><ul><li>Trial preparation experience</li><li>Familiarity with discovery procedures</li><li>Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys</li></ul><h3>Compensation & Benefits</h3><ul><li>Hourly pay ranging from $17.50 to $20.00, depending on experience</li><li>Competitive benefits package (if applicable)</li><li>Professional and supportive work environment   PAY: Position starts at: $17.50/hr. - $20/hr. (Depending on the level of experience) REQUIREMENTS:  Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test. TEL Staffing complies with regulations enforced by the EEOC. TEL Staffing is a drug-free workplace. This position may be Direct-Hire or Temp-to-Hire. No benefits are offered during the Temp period.  </li></ul>Powered by JazzHR

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