Paralegal
Santa Ana, CA - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Paralegal supports the legal and compliance functions of the organization by managing legal documentation coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel and ensuring adherence to regulatory and corporate governance requirements. This role is critical in supporting day-to-day legal operations across contracts employment matters and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Contracts & Legal Support
- Draft review and manage contracts (vendor agreements NDAs service agreements physician agreements etc.)
- Maintain contract lifecycle tracking including renewals and expirations
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather required information and approvals
- Liaise with external legal counsel on contract review and revisions
Corporate & Compliance
- Maintain corporate records licenses and regulatory filings
- Support compliance initiatives including policy updates and audits
- Track and monitor regulatory requirements (healthcare labor etc.)
- Assist with risk management and incident documentation
Employment & HR Legal Support
- Assist with employment-related documentation (offer letters disciplinary actions terminations)
- Support investigations and maintain documentation in coordination with HR
- Ensure adherence to California labor law requirements
Litigation & Claims
- Support litigation matters by organizing documents tracking deadlines and coordinating with outside counsel
- Maintain legal hold documentation and case files
Administrative & Operational
- Organize and maintain legal files and documentation systems
- Track key legal metrics and reporting
- Support special projects and operational initiatives as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required; Paralegal certificate preferred
- 37 years of paralegal or legal operations experience
- Experience in healthcare multi-site operations or corporate environment strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of California employment law and compliance
- Excellent organizational communication and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong judgment and discretion
- Ability to operate cross-functionally
- Problem-solving and proactive ownership
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
About Company
Our industry-leading team of doctors and staff are committed to providing best-in-class eye care services and comprehensive treatment to the people in our communities.