Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Supports the legal operations of the hospital.

• Manages operations of the Legal Services Department on a daily basis

• Receives, evaluates and processes daily the legal documents according to Department procedures

• Develops and maintains files, logs and reports for Legal Services Department

• Manage daily logs and address expiring legal statuses with hospital staff

• Compiles the documentation and prepares petitions for court filings for commitments and assists in preparation for the legal hearings at the hospital

• Coordinates all aspects of commitment and guardianship proceedings

• Serves as coordinator for hearings with hospital staff, outside hospital attorney and court

• Prepares documents for court hearings distributing to court, attorneys and personnel involved in hearing

• Educates and advises patients, families, staff, attorneys and other personnel regarding various legal issues; researches legal issues

• Prepares monthly reports based on daily admission/discharge/court filings and court data

• Triage and forward calls received for Civil Rights Officer

• Maintains confidentiality

• Contributes to the philosophy of quality care and human dignity at the Hospital

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  Education; High School Diploma or comparable experience required, college preferred

• Experience; Five years’ experience in a healthcare or legal setting