Legal Assistant
Physician Affiliate Group of NY - New York City, NY
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Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY), a multispecialty medical practice group, staffs several municipal hospitals and clinics within New York City through an affiliation agreement with NYC Health + Hospitals. PAGNY’s corporate staff provides administrative, practice management and human resources services in support of its more than 3000 clinical providers.Under the supervision of General Counsel, the Legal Assistant provides a wide range of support to the legal department. The Legal Assistant is expected to complete all work with a high level of workmanship and quality and contribute to a respectful and collaborative work environment.The Mission of NYC H&H is to extend equally to all New Yorker, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest public health system in the United States.Organize and maintain corporate records, correspondence, vendor contracts and other legal department documentsAssist in contract management process for vendor contracts including tracking, finalizing and coordinating signatures Assist in corporate filings and applicationsTrack legal vendor invoice fees and paymentsTrack, manage, and assist outside counsel with pending litigation mattersAttend meetings and take minutesSupport General Counsel with administrative mattersManage attorneys’ calendars, schedules, and appointmentsOther administrative duties as assigned.5 days per week on site required.Associates Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferredParalegal Certificate preferredMinimum 3 years of significant in-house corporate experience, preferably in healthcare, hospital administration or large medical practice Litigation experience working either in a law firm or an in-house legal department preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong ability to deal with confidential information on a daily basisAbility to deal with multiple tasks simultaneouslyProficiency in Microsoft Word & ExcelPositive and proactive problem solving skills and attention to detailIdeal candidate will be a quick study; detail- oriented; work well under pressure and able to juggle multiple priorities; have excellent interpersonal, speaking and writing skills. Looking for someone to take a hands-on role within a small but dynamic legal department.Benefits include:Competitive compensation package10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contributionstarting day oneChoice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plansstarting day oneExcellent dental insurance including orthodontics coveragestarting day oneGenerous paid time off program Annual Salary = $55,000.00 - $65,000.00The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).The Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.If you wish to view PAGNY’s EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal “EEO is the law” poster or visithttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htmfor more information.
Created: 2024-09-07