Legal Assistant

Job Description Baptist Health is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Legal Department in Louisville, KY! This will be a hybrid role that requiring in-office work a few days a week. Maintains a close and highly responsive working relationship with the day-to-day activities of the attorneys and others in the Legal Department. Utilizes legal office skills, including word processing skills and ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision. Performs work of a highly confidential nature; makes decisions within the scope of authority; and relieves Legal Department attorneys of designated administrative duties. Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, teamwork, good judgment, knowledge of internal and external customers, broad knowledge of organization and company policy and procedures. Essential Duties Conduct general legal research, review and draft basic legal documents, preparation of investigative letters, assembling documents and exhibits related to regulatory investigations, and drafting correspondence under the direction of attorneys. Prepare and disseminate reports from Legal Department electronic billing system, litigation case management system, and document management system upon request. Promote corporate integrity through compliance with the BH Corporate Maintain signed contracts in the electronic contract management system, filing, and setting up files. Scan and close Department files. Become cross‑trained to provide support and back‑up for Department paralegals, contracts administrators, and litigation and claims analyst. Prepare and maintain Litigation Trial and Mediation calendar. Prepare weekly department calendar. Setup in-person and virtual meetings for members of the Legal Department including scheduling coordination and sending electronic invitations; prepare and disseminate meeting materials; reserve meeting room(s); prepare room and obtain necessary equipment. Qualifications Associate's degree or 5 years of job-related experience in lieu of a degree. Clerical and administrative duties in a legal office or legal department preferred. Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr