Paralegal Position Available In Berkshire, Massachusetts

Job Summary Performs, in accordance with established policies and procedures, a variety of duties to assist VP & General Counsel; manages documentary aspects of various legal matters, physician contracts, software and other vendor agreements, and civil litigation support, including coordination of patient related matters in Berkshire Probate and Family Court; supports administration of BHS insurance programs. Experience Minimum of 5 years as a paralegal in a law office or commercial business. Education Knowledge of legal principles and practices, in both litigation and transactional matters, at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent in experience. Additional Requirements Experience with e-discovery, including the ability to electronically organize, store, Bates number, redact and produce documents. Highest degree of discretion and ability to maintain strict confidence as to all matters. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under frequently severe time constraints. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters (constituting approximately 80% of work time). Ability to work occasionally more than 40 hours a week and occasionally at irregular hours. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by telephone and electronically with a diverse (and occasionally divergent) range of audiences with discretion, ordinary courtesy and tact. Ability to maintain office files, including timely retrieval. Schedule Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm