Senior Corporate Paralegal

Amerihealth Caritas Services - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

About the position

The Senior Corporate Paralegal at AmeriHealth Caritas plays a crucial role in supporting the Corporate Secretary's Office and senior management, particularly in relation to the Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and organizational skills, as the paralegal will be responsible for drafting agendas, preparing approval items and materials, scheduling and coordinating the preparation of draft presentation materials, and reviewing, organizing, proofing, and publishing final Board presentation materials. Additionally, the paralegal will prepare minutes for meetings, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and comprehensive. In this role, the Senior Corporate Paralegal will maintain corporate records, including minute books, officer and director information, resolutions, and written consents for the AmeriHealth Caritas family of companies. The position also involves managing the companies' entity management database (hCue) and ensuring that all required annual registrations and periodic state and national corporate reports and regulatory filings are processed in a timely manner. The paralegal will be responsible for the incorporation and qualification of companies, which includes drafting Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and other related documents, as well as assisting with required insurance holding company filings. The Senior Corporate Paralegal will drive the timely completion of critical cross-functional work products, which requires effective communication and cooperation with directors, senior management, and other stakeholders throughout the enterprise regarding corporate governance matters. This role also includes maintaining records of charters and meeting minutes for the Board of Directors and committees, as well as conducting legal and factual research to make initial recommendations on corporate governance matters. The position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Affairs, and requires a proactive approach to support the legal department and corporate secretary's office effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support to the Corporate Secretary's Office and senior management with Board of Directors and Board Committee meeting preparation and related communications.
• Draft agendas and prepare approval items and materials for meetings.
• Schedule and coordinate the preparation, assembly, and revisions of draft presentation materials.
• Review, organize, proof, and publish final Board presentation materials.
• Prepare minutes for Board meetings with enhanced attention to detail.
• Maintain corporate records, including minute books, officer and director information, resolutions, and written consents.
• Manage the companies' entity management database (hCue).
• Ensure timely processing of all required annual registrations and periodic state and national corporate reports and regulatory filings.
• Draft Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and other related documents for incorporation/qualification of companies.
• Assist with required insurance holding company filings.
• Drive timely completion of critical cross-functional work products by communicating with directors, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain records of charters and meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and committees.
• Liaise with and support corporate counsel as necessary.
• Conduct legal and factual research and make initial recommendations regarding corporate governance matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Paralegal certification
• 5 to 10 years paralegal experience, with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience handling corporate governance matters.
• Experience with corporate governance matters associated with regulated insurance companies, preferably life/health insurance companies.
• Experience with state insurance departments, especially during state insurance department financial examinations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in hCue and/or Diligent Boards is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, precise, and proactive.
• Ability to represent the Legal Department/Corporate Secretary's Office to all levels of the organization with sound judgement and discretion regarding confidential matters.
• Well-developed legal research skills.
• Ability to work independently and formulate practical solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events
• Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package