Compliance Paralegal

The Compliance Paralegal will provide critical legal and regulatory support within a fast-paced medical device environment. This role involves conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing documents, and supporting healthcare compliance, litigation and regulatory processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of healthcare-related legal frameworks, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for healthcare compliance, licensing, legal and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and revise compliance related documentation, policies, reports, documents, including letter agreements; contracts, correspondence.
• Support documentation completion to facilitate licensing, credentialing and Medicare/Medicaid enrollment and revalidation processes.
• Assist in preparing for and responding to audits and reviews including compliance, regulatory and accreditation.
• Organize and maintain contracts, case files, ensuring all documents are properly managed/ filed and accessible.
• Communicate with employees, consultants and other parties to schedule meetings and gather/prepare supporting information.
• Submit documents as needed to regulatory bodies, accreditation agencies, state/federal agencies, law firms, insurers and other entities.
• Monitor and support record retention policies/processes, legal holds, risk assessment processes
• Prepare and complete responses to subpoenas, maintain visibility to responsive deadlines for cases/legal matters, contracts, and legal, compliance and regulatory projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of all clients, employees, and company information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies or related field.
• Paralegal certification from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a paralegal or legal support role.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field.
• Experience in healthcare compliance, medical device regulation, or compliance.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of relevant state and federal healthcare laws including HIPAA, Open Payments, Anti-kickback, Fraud, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, legal terminology, procedures, and documentation specifically related to healthcare compliance.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.