Legal Assistant at Fortahealth
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FORTA’S MISSION:
Forta is clearing the path to quality healthcare by delivering the best possible outcomes with the utmost convenience. 1 in 36 children [CDC, 2023] is diagnosed to be on the autism spectrum. Currently, autism support via Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is difficult to access and the delivery model must be expanded to provide earlier access to families.
Forta is not only providing ABA services to our clients, but we’re also improving the future of the ABA experience for families by creating software and predictive algorithms that elevate clinicians to work smarter by surfacing the latest and most relevant case data. We are working diligently to continuously improve the patient journey and deliver personalized care by applying smart technology and investing in the growth of our world-class team.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Department: Legal
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Remote
Schedule: Monday - Friday EST hours
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Analyze and process legal invoicesAssist the Assistant General Counsel and General Counsel in managing and organizing overall flow of legal projects on a day-to-day basisAssist with legal business transactions and logistics, including the formation, organization, and dissolution of corporate entitiesCoordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents; build and maintain relevant databases and filesDraft, review, redline, and edit legal documents, contracts, and templatesDraft policies, communications, and proceduresDrafts proposals for special communications projects; presents on and promotes these projects to managementManages corporate books and contracts ensuring that summaries are properly prepared and updated, files are properly and securely maintained, and records and documents needed for compliance are collected and organizedOrganize and maintain corporate entity records, including minutes, policies, and other governance recordsPartner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor servicesReview and proof legal documents, contracts and agreements to ensure consistency and defined terms are used properlyProvide substantive and administrative support for legal projects (contracts and other operations-related legal matters and processes) as assignedSupport the organization and maintenance of the Legal Team’s work product, contracts, and templatesWHAT YOU BRING (REQUIREMENTS):
1-3 years of assistant experience in an in-house legal department in a corporate practice, preferred candidates will have startup experienceSelf-directed and able to manage multiple tasks/priorities and respond to changing demands in a flexible, but timely mannerAbility to keep track of projects that evolve over timeAbility to proactively anticipate legal needs in novel situationsStrong organizational and interpersonal communications skills—must be able to interact with all levels of the organization, articulate clearly orally and in writing, and execute in a fast-changing environmentStrong understanding of corporate legal practice including differences between entity typesAbility to multi-task under tight deadlines and be flexible to work (occasionally) after hoursAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentApply Today!
We are looking for you! A driven, innovative, client-focused individual to join our team as we innovate the care and tools available to neuro-diverse families. If this position sounds like the opportunity you have been searching for, we want to speak with you!
We look forward to working with you!
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Forta is a Drug-Free Workplace/ EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
