Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Corporate Paralegal: Compliance, Real Estate
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Corporate Paralegal: Compliance, Real Estate
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute – Full‑time, Des Plaines, IL
Job Summary Under the direction of the General Counsel, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Paralegal to join our real estate and compliance team. The role will support compliance and risk managers, ensuring adherence to federal, state regulations and internal policies. Candidates must maintain accurate records, manage multiple tasks, lead deadline‑driven projects and support ongoing compliance initiatives.
Responsibilities
Support legal department in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions—documentation, title/survey review, lease administration and due diligence coordination.
Prepare and track critical dates, closing checklists and transactional timelines for compliance and timeliness.
Draft and edit correspondence, amendments, estoppel certificates, leases and other transactional documents for attorney review.
Prepare lease abstracts and maintain accurate lease and property records.
Draft, prepare and file corporate formation, qualification, annual and dissolution documents with appropriate jurisdictions.
Maintain and update corporate records—organizational documents, resolutions, meeting minutes, entity databases.
Assist in policy drafting, review and revision, ensuring consistency with corporate and legal standards.
Conduct legal research, special projects and compliance initiatives as assigned.
Compliance Duties
Support Legal and Compliance departments in developing, implementing and maintaining compliance programs, policies and training initiatives.
Track compliance training for employees and new hires; maintain records of audits, assessments and corrective actions.
Investigate HIPAA breaches, compliance violations and patient complaints; coordinate resolutions under supervision of the Compliance and Clinical Risk Manager or General Counsel.
Collaborate with Legal, HR, IT and Safety teams to ensure robust organizational compliance and mitigate risks.
Maintain and monitor employee health data in Immuware, ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; track and coordinate health screenings and immunization programs.
Assist in risk management—documenting and investigating incidents, conducting compliance and safety inspections, tracking assessment data to identify trends.
Provide administrative support for insurance, workers’ compensation and claims coordination, including communication with stakeholders.
Requirements
4+ years of corporate and commercial real estate legal experience.
Paralegal certification preferred.
2–3 years of experience in healthcare or related regulated industry; knowledge of HIPAA, CMS, FDA guidelines preferred.
Strong understanding of compliance and risk management principles—policy implementation, audit tracking, incident documentation.
Familiarity with corporate governance, regulatory filings and entity management.
Excellent skills in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365—efficient spreadsheet, presentation, database management.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and external counsel.
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance; long‑term disability; 401(k) program with company match and profit sharing; wellness program; health savings accounts; flexible savings accounts; ID protection; critical illness and hospital benefits; paid holidays and paid time off.
EEO Statement Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity statement included in the original posting.
Salary $70,000 – $110,000 annually (based on experience and skills).
Work Arrangement: On‑site at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute corporate office, Des Plaines, IL.
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Job Summary Under the direction of the General Counsel, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Paralegal to join our real estate and compliance team. The role will support compliance and risk managers, ensuring adherence to federal, state regulations and internal policies. Candidates must maintain accurate records, manage multiple tasks, lead deadline‑driven projects and support ongoing compliance initiatives.
Responsibilities
Support legal department in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions—documentation, title/survey review, lease administration and due diligence coordination.
Prepare and track critical dates, closing checklists and transactional timelines for compliance and timeliness.
Draft and edit correspondence, amendments, estoppel certificates, leases and other transactional documents for attorney review.
Prepare lease abstracts and maintain accurate lease and property records.
Draft, prepare and file corporate formation, qualification, annual and dissolution documents with appropriate jurisdictions.
Maintain and update corporate records—organizational documents, resolutions, meeting minutes, entity databases.
Assist in policy drafting, review and revision, ensuring consistency with corporate and legal standards.
Conduct legal research, special projects and compliance initiatives as assigned.
Compliance Duties
Support Legal and Compliance departments in developing, implementing and maintaining compliance programs, policies and training initiatives.
Track compliance training for employees and new hires; maintain records of audits, assessments and corrective actions.
Investigate HIPAA breaches, compliance violations and patient complaints; coordinate resolutions under supervision of the Compliance and Clinical Risk Manager or General Counsel.
Collaborate with Legal, HR, IT and Safety teams to ensure robust organizational compliance and mitigate risks.
Maintain and monitor employee health data in Immuware, ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; track and coordinate health screenings and immunization programs.
Assist in risk management—documenting and investigating incidents, conducting compliance and safety inspections, tracking assessment data to identify trends.
Provide administrative support for insurance, workers’ compensation and claims coordination, including communication with stakeholders.
Requirements
4+ years of corporate and commercial real estate legal experience.
Paralegal certification preferred.
2–3 years of experience in healthcare or related regulated industry; knowledge of HIPAA, CMS, FDA guidelines preferred.
Strong understanding of compliance and risk management principles—policy implementation, audit tracking, incident documentation.
Familiarity with corporate governance, regulatory filings and entity management.
Excellent skills in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365—efficient spreadsheet, presentation, database management.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and external counsel.
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance; long‑term disability; 401(k) program with company match and profit sharing; wellness program; health savings accounts; flexible savings accounts; ID protection; critical illness and hospital benefits; paid holidays and paid time off.
EEO Statement Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity statement included in the original posting.
Salary $70,000 – $110,000 annually (based on experience and skills).
Work Arrangement: On‑site at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute corporate office, Des Plaines, IL.
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