Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Waymark is a mission-driven team focused on transforming care for Medicaid beneficiaries through technology. The Paralegal role involves supporting legal and compliance operations, managing corporate filings, and collaborating with various internal teams to ensure legal processes are efficient and compliant.
Responsibilities
- Own responsibility for Waymark’s corporate filings, monitor business licensing, patents, trademarks, and registrations; and maintain corporate records
- Maintain, organize and update legal and compliance related documents, templates, policies and procedures
- Operate and implement an agile legal intake process to manage legal requests that reduces friction for internal stakeholders
- Play a role in reviewing vendor contracts, and updating and maintaining contract management system
- Work cross-functionally with other departments to resolve issues and complete substantive tasks with moderate guidance
- Conduct state and federal regulatory research to support our Medicaid business, develop processes to collect necessary paperwork to ensure compliance, assist with reporting and ad-hoc projects as assigned
Skills
- 5+ years of work experience as a paralegal or legal assistant at a law firm or in house legal department
- Own and drive projects forward independently, demonstrating a strong “get things done” attitude and high attention to detail
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on delivering practical solutions
- Ability to utilize legal technology tools (e.g., GC AI, Lexion (preferred), or other contract management system, Carta)
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- A strong value for teamwork and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and perspectives
- Proficient with healthcare regulatory laws
- Ability to work across a range of legal matters, transactional, regulatory, and compliance
- Experience in a startup environment
- Advanced proficiency in automating legal workflows
Benefits
- Stock Options:Opportunity to invest in the company’s growth.
- Work-from-Home Stipend:A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage:Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Life Insurance: Basic life insurance to give you peace of mind.
- Paid Time Off:20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays.
- Parental Leave:16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents.
- Retirement Savings:Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule.
- Commuter Benefits: Convenient options to support your commute needs.
- Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth.
Company Overview
Waymark is a company dedicated to improving access and quality of care for people receiving Medicaid. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.waymarkcare.com/.