The Paralegal plays a vital role in providing guidance and assistance to voting/consulting staff, allied health staff, attorneys, paraprofessionals, and other parties, both internally and externally, in responding to and resolving legal matters affecting Mayo Clinic. The Paralegal requires effective management of a large and diversified workload, strong decision-making capabilities, a high level of independent judgment, and a profound understanding of the organization and its business needs. Under general direction, the Paralegal completes work at an advanced level, with limited attorney revision. Subject matter areas of support include litigation, business law, employment law and health law. 

Specific duties may vary based on departmental and organizational needs and may include, but are not limited to, conducting research and analyzing statutes and regulations, conducting interviews and investigations, leading meetings with internal staff, clients and external parties, collecting and summarizing documentation, organizing legal cases or files, drafting communications and other legal documents, process creation, conflict resolution, and other duties as necessary. Provides direction of work delegated to support staff. Serves on institutional committees and task forces in partnership with legal counsel.

The Paralegal in this position will primarily focus on litigation, general health law and professional licensure investigations. Responsibilities will include responding to inquiries from a diverse group of Mayo Clinic personnel; providing guidance on patient-specific and general health law matters; review of medical records; responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies and regulatory agency boards; management of claims and lawsuits; witness preparation; and management of production requests from external parties.  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is primarily remote. However, this individual must live within driving distance from our AZ, FL, Rochester, MN, or Eau Claire, WI Mayo Clinic site. 

Cover letter and Resume are required for application consideration.

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