Legal Secretary

What you can expect!

Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in “healing and inspiring the human spirit” and to pivot from a “job” opportunity to an authentic experience!

Under the direction of the Vice President, General Counsel, the Legal Secretary provides a variety of advanced administrative and operational support surrounding the management and coordination of legal inquiries and requests for the Health Plan. The Legal Secretary is responsible for intake and coordination of tasks and deliverables for the legal department. The Legal Secretary must be professional, well organized, and maintain a high level of confidentiality, while frequently working under short deadlines. The position also requires strong interpersonal skills, particularly working with outside counsel, organization leaders, and executives. The ideal candidate for this position should be one who is flexible with work assignments and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The Legal Secretary supports attorneys in coordinating a heavy advisory and litigation practice in addition to the entire team.

Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP’s Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Perks

IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members, but we also aim to match our team members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.

Competitive salary

State of the art fitness center on-site

Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision

Life, short-term, and long-term disability options

Career advancement opportunities and professional development

Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance

Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare

CalPERS retirement

457(b) option with a contribution match

Paid life insurance for employees

Pet care insurance

Education & Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing legal support functions, including processing legal documents and providing administrative and secretarial support in a legal environment required Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of direct legal environment experience, provided it reflects substantial responsibility for document processing, procedural accuracy, and administrative support aligned with legal or regulatory standards

Experience as a secretary in managed health care, especially in Medi-Cal preferred

Law firm or corporate in-house legal department experience preferred

Public entity or government agency experience is a plus

High school diploma or GED required

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution preferred

Key Qualifications

Knowledge of and familiarity with: HIPAA regulations

Healthcare data systems

Medical terminology

Legal procedures and terminology

Strong proficiency in the following areas: MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Professional

Must be able to type at least 45 wpm

Communication skills (both written and verbal)

Time management

Proven ability to: Communicate via multiple channels with legal, public entities, and county professionals

Possess a strong attention to detail

Understand and follow oral and written directions and instructions

Start your journey towards a thriving future with IEHP and apply TODAY !