Legal Assistant

Summary

Baptist Health is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team in Louisville.

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, and broad knowledge of organization and company policy and procedures.

• Conduct general legal research, review and draft basic legal documents, prepare investigative letters, assemble documents and exhibits related to regulatory investigations, and draft correspondence under the direction of attorneys.
• Prepare and disseminate reports from the 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, file, and set up files.
• Scan and close Department files.
• Become cross-trained to provide support and backup for Department paralegals, contracts administrators, and litigation and claims analyst.
• Prepare and maintain Litigation Trial and Mediation calendar.
• Prepare weekly department calendar.
• Set up in-person and virtual meetings for members of the Legal Department including scheduling coordination, sending electronic invitations, and preparing and disseminating meeting materials; reserve meeting room(s); prepare room and obtain necessary equipment.

• Associate 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.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.