To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Based in our New Haven office, and reporting to the Senior Vice President of Legal Services, the Legal Operations Manager is a member of the Legal & Risk Services Department leadership team and is responsible for creating, managing and/or supporting administrative functions, department operations and workflow processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal & Risk Services Department. The role requires an organized, detail-oriented, and highly efficient individual with great interpersonal and problem -solving skills. Must be able to work independently and as a collaborative team member.
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EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree required. Masters Degree in Health Care or Business Administration (MHA/MBA) preferred. Four (4) years of administrative, project coordination and process improvement experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to experience below.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Three (3) or more years of experience with legal operations or other project /program management, preferably in the law firm or corporate law department setting. Project Management Professional preferred. Demonstrated experience of streamlining and implementing work systems and processes related to business or legal operations is preferred. Prior experience managing and directing a team preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Experience with legal terminology and legal research. Ability to foster and facilitate teamwork by cultivating relationships, counseling, collaborating and effectively communicating with teammates and cross-functional partners, including Finance Department Demonstrated experience managing simultaneous complex initiatives crossing organizational boundaries. Knowledge of process improvement and project management tools Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive, ?can do? attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the Legal and corporate teams. Ability to collaborate and interact effectively at all levels with a variety of organizational entities and personnel across disciplines, clinical departments, inpatient and outpatient settings. Ability to translate strategies and goals into the design and implementation of systems and processes. Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to pursue desired outcomes in complexity and ambiguity. Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills Effective presentation skills with ability to prepare and communicate information to leaders. Ability to generate professional, clear written communications appropriate for the intended audience. Demonstrated ability for self-direction and initiation. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and applicable business software applications required; familiarity with legal matter and document management technology preferred. Strong negotiation and delegation skills.
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