Paralegal

Our client, a not-for-profit teaching hospital serving an ethnically diverse community on Staten Island, NY, is hiring an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our Legal Department with a focus on healthcare law and physician contracts.
This role involves reviewing, drafting, and editing legal documents; managing legal requests; and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations in the NYS. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing a wide range of hospital contracts, including those related to professional services, products, physician agreements, and all related amendments. This role requires diligent tracking of contract terms, renewal dates, and ensuring accurate documentation and version control throughout the contract lifecycle.
Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support by reviewing, drafting, and editing a wide range of legal documents.
• Receive, evaluate, and respond to subpoenas and other legal processes in a timely and compliant manner.
• Gather documentation and relevant information to respond to inquiries from regulatory bodies, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and revise physician-related contracts, including employment agreements, professional services agreements, and independent contractor agreements.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience, preferably within a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements governing acute care hospitals and healthcare operations in New York State.
• Proven experience in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and editing—especially employment contracts within a healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute preferred.
• Experience with healthcare provider licensing and credentialing processes is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines

Some of the benefits

• The opportunity to work within a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to community service
• Competitive salary
• The chance to develop your expertise in healthcare law and compliance in a supportive team environment.