Legal Liaison

The Legal Liaison serves as a link between the organization's clinical operations, risk management activities, and legal processes. The position facilitates communication and coordination among healthcare providers, patients, attorneys, courts, law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, and other external stakeholders to support Risk Management through the effective administration of legal and regulatory matters.

The Legal Liaison operates in a highly collaborative role that bridges healthcare, legal, and regulatory functions. The position coordinates the organization's response in legal and regulatory matters, including subpoenas, court orders, records requests, claims, investigations, and other legal proceedings. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, facilitating the preparation, filing, tracking, and management of legal documents and related correspondence. Collaborating closely with clinical staff, leadership, risk management personnel, and legal counsel, the Liaison gathers and communicates necessary information to support decision-making, ensure compliance, and protect organizational interests.

The role serves as a primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, including attorneys, law enforcement agencies, government regulators, partner organizations, patients, and operational and clinical staff, while ensuring that patient's rights, confidentiality, and privacy requirements are maintained. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in handling sensitive matters, managing competing priorities, and facilitating the timely resolution of issues requiring coordination across clinical, operational, legal, and regulatory disciplines. Success in this role requires strong communication and relationship-management skills, sound judgment, and a thorough understanding of healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, and legal processes.

This position does not provide patient care

The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Education:

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. A certificate in paralegal studies or proven success in a similar position is preferred. An associate degree in paralegal studies or related field of study is strongly preferred.

Experience:

3-5 years administrative support is required; 5 years preferred.

License(s):

None

Certification(s):

None

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.