St. John's Riverside Hospital
Location
Yonkers, NY | United States
Job description
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
This entry level Attorney position serves primarily as supporting contract review counsel within the Office of Legal Affairs to assist with mission of the Office of Legal Affairs and to support the Director of Legal Affairs, or their designee, efficiently and effectively in the administration and review of the Hospital’s legal agreements by internally providing professional, timely, and useful legal advice and other services. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work on a variety of matters and cases and gain valuable experience in the legal field. The incumbent shall be a motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow in their legal career.
Duties include assists the Director of Legal Affairs in advising and counseling management regarding various forms of contracts and other agreements, also assists in the formulation and administration of corporate policies involving contract matters, provides counsel regarding various forms of contracts and other agreements including the review of contracts, and assists with the development and delivery of training programs for management staff involving contract matters. The Associate Counsel will also maintain records, calendar, and other data related to the Office of Legal Affairs, communicates with other professional and support staff of the Office of Legal Affairs, works with standing committees and department heads to accomplish objectives of Legal Affairs Department, performs legal research, reviews, prepares contracts, and maintains strict confidentiality of all legal and other matters.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Applicants must be admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of New York.
• Applicants pending admission upon passing Bar Exam will be considered, but admission to practice within a reasonable time shall be a term and condition of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of legal experience before admission, preferably in contract review and administration.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience working with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding problem-solving and negotiating skills with a strong detail-orientation.
• Demonstrated presentation skills with the ability to present to individuals at various levels of the organization.
• Proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic
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