West Coast Dental
Paralegal
West Coast Dental, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Paralegal
Take your career in-house by joining West Coast Dental, one of the largest dental support organizations in Southern California, boasting an expansive network of nearly fifty offices. You'll work with experienced legal and business teams (in-house and outside) on a stimulating array of matters, from real estate and business contracts to litigation management, compliance, employee relations, 401k administration, and other areas of the company's business.
We have two corporate offices, one in Brentwood and one in Artesia. There may be some flexibility in working partially from home.
This is a full-time position.Competitive pay: $65K - $85KGood benefits, including 401K.Highly professional teammatesCollaborative environmentWho we are:
For more than 30 years, West Coast Dental has served Southern California with quality dental and orthodontic care for children and adults. Since 2022, we have been owned by private equity and are focused on growth and the development of the highest caliber of performance qualitatively and operationally. Our teams, our people, are the reasons for our success.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a smart, experienced, and energetic individual to join our team and be part of our exciting journey. The ideal candidate has experience with real estate leases, managing litigation being handled by outside legal counsel, contract review and administration, legal compliance, and employee relations matters. You should have excellent organizational skills, be attentive to details, be a good communicator, and enjoy collaborating with others.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive legal support to the legal department and dental practices within the organization.Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, leases, employment agreements, and service agreements.Assist the Human Resources Department with regard to employee relations mattersParticipate in securing various types of insurance coverages and claims submissions under those policiesAssist in the preparation and filing of documents with governing bodies, such as the California Dental Board, the Department of Health Care Services, and others.Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics, including healthcare regulations and compliance issues.Manage corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records, preparing board resolutions, and facilitating corporate filings.Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation matters, regulatory compliance, and other legal issues as needed.Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal matters and best practices.Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year collegeMinimum of three years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or a private company where you obtained substantial exposure to and had significant involvement in legal matters such as leases, contracts, and litigation management.Paralegal certification preferred.Proficiency in legal research tools and software.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.Team player with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.What we offer you:
Paid Time OffSick PayHoliday PayMedical coverageSupplemental vision coverageComprehensive dental benefit for employees and dependents.Voluntary supplemental insurance for life, disability, critical illness, and accident401k plan participationGrowth opportunities
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Take your career in-house by joining West Coast Dental, one of the largest dental support organizations in Southern California, boasting an expansive network of nearly fifty offices. You'll work with experienced legal and business teams (in-house and outside) on a stimulating array of matters, from real estate and business contracts to litigation management, compliance, employee relations, 401k administration, and other areas of the company's business.
We have two corporate offices, one in Brentwood and one in Artesia. There may be some flexibility in working partially from home.
This is a full-time position.Competitive pay: $65K - $85KGood benefits, including 401K.Highly professional teammatesCollaborative environmentWho we are:
For more than 30 years, West Coast Dental has served Southern California with quality dental and orthodontic care for children and adults. Since 2022, we have been owned by private equity and are focused on growth and the development of the highest caliber of performance qualitatively and operationally. Our teams, our people, are the reasons for our success.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a smart, experienced, and energetic individual to join our team and be part of our exciting journey. The ideal candidate has experience with real estate leases, managing litigation being handled by outside legal counsel, contract review and administration, legal compliance, and employee relations matters. You should have excellent organizational skills, be attentive to details, be a good communicator, and enjoy collaborating with others.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive legal support to the legal department and dental practices within the organization.Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, leases, employment agreements, and service agreements.Assist the Human Resources Department with regard to employee relations mattersParticipate in securing various types of insurance coverages and claims submissions under those policiesAssist in the preparation and filing of documents with governing bodies, such as the California Dental Board, the Department of Health Care Services, and others.Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics, including healthcare regulations and compliance issues.Manage corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records, preparing board resolutions, and facilitating corporate filings.Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation matters, regulatory compliance, and other legal issues as needed.Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal matters and best practices.Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year collegeMinimum of three years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or a private company where you obtained substantial exposure to and had significant involvement in legal matters such as leases, contracts, and litigation management.Paralegal certification preferred.Proficiency in legal research tools and software.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.Team player with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.What we offer you:
Paid Time OffSick PayHoliday PayMedical coverageSupplemental vision coverageComprehensive dental benefit for employees and dependents.Voluntary supplemental insurance for life, disability, critical illness, and accident401k plan participationGrowth opportunities
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