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Legal Assistant to General Counsel (Part-time)

Mountainstar Capital Partners Inc
Part-time
On-site
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant to General Counsel

 

DEPARTMENT: Legal

 

SUMMARY: The Legal Assistant to the General Counsel provides high-level substantive and administrative support by managing the high stakes documentation for CODA accreditation, and compliance auditing to ensure the school remains legally and operationally secure.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with managing the General Counsel’s calendar; schedule meetings on behalf of General Counsel 
  • Prepare expense reports and submit to accounting on behalf of General Counsel
  • Prepare documents, agendas, and record minutes for meetings as requested by the General Counsel
  • Assist with travel arrangements for General Counsel
  • Serve as primary point of contact between General Counsel and other departments or external parties
  • Draft routine legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
  • Organize and maintain physical and electronic files
  • Assist with research and maintain current knowledge on regulations, health law, and company policies
  • Assist with maintaining repository of school legal policies
  • Assist the General Counsel in preparing documentation for the Commission on Dental Accreditation to maintain the program’s standing
  • Assist with the preparation and organization of sensitive documentation for internal investigations including resident, faculty, or staff conduct, ensuring all procedures align with school policy and federal regulatory requirements
  • Assist with document preparation for litigation, organizing evidence, and monitoring regulatory compliance
  • Assist with contract lifecycle management
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree (BS) from four-year college or university
  • Minimum of three to five years of related experience under attorney supervision and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Certificates, licenses and registrations preferred: Certified Legal Assistant Certification provided by NALS or Advanced Certified Paralegal

 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Computer Skills Required: Expert in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
  • Discretion & Confidentiality: Perform with unwavering integrity and maintain confidentiality due to handling of sensitive information
  • Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Accreditation Knowledge: Familiarity with CODA standards 
  • HIPAA & FERPA Proficiency: Deep understanding of patient privacy laws and student record privacy
  • Project Management and Prioritization: Ability to oversee multiple projects and exercise high-level judgment to filter communications and prioritize the GC’s time
  • Professional Communication: Ability to translate complex legal jargon into clear documentation for residents, faculty, and staff while using discretion under supervision of GC