Litigation Paralegal Senior - Risk Finance

CHRISTUS Health•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal Senior supports the CHRISTUS Health Legal Department and its attorneys with legal assertions, claims, and litigation. Working under the supervision of designated attorneys, the role interacts significantly with outside counsel and Legal and Risk department personnel. The Senior Paralegal serves as the primary contact for defense counsel discovery requests, coordinates witness interviews, responds to legal inquiries, oversees discovery responses for healthcare liability and general liability claims, and ensures compliance with court deadlines. The role also conducts legal research, maintains confidentiality, exercises independent judgment within assigned responsibilities, and takes on other duties as assigned. The position supports hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and other departments with subpoena, pre-suit preparation, discovery, and claims and litigation management. It requires managing multiple priorities, communicating professionally, meeting deadlines, maintaining discretion, and participating in process-improvement initiatives across risk management, claims handling, legal operations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

10 years of relevant paralegal experience in an in-house law department or law firm, handling a significant caseload of medical malpractice matters and supporting all phases of litigation.
Experience with medical malpractice litigation, data management, legal research, and other electronic systems used in litigation.
Excellent reading, writing, editing, and communication skills with varied audiences.
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Word, database management, and Excel.
Ability to work independently and participate in a risk team environment.
Ability to exercise independent judgment within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Paralegal Certificate from an accredited paralegal program preferred.
Understanding of electronic medical record programs for acute care and ambulatory settings.

Responsibilities

Support CHRISTUS Health attorneys with legal assertions, claims, and litigation under the supervision of designated attorneys.
Serve as the primary contact for defense counsel discovery requests and coordinate witness interviews for defense counsel or the Legal Department.
Communicate with CHRISTUS Health departments, hospitals, and ambulatory clinics regarding subpoena, pre-suit preparation, discovery, and claims and litigation management.
Assist in reviewing and responding to discovery requests, motions, and other pleadings for ongoing litigation.
Communicate regularly with outside counsel and locate and gather documents and information as needed.
Conduct legal research and prepare concise summaries of legal findings and factual or historical data.
Respond to legal inquiries and collaborate with the CHRISTUS Health Legal Department as needed.
Prepare and report the status of work product to leadership as directed.
Prepare concise, professional emails and correspondence with minimal need for editing.
Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, including court-system deadlines.
Handle confidential information appropriately and maintain confidentiality and discretion in litigation matters.
Participate in department process-improvement initiatives, including risk management, claims handling, legal operations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Comply with Legal Department policies and patient and environmental safety policies and procedures.
Maintain positive attendance and communicate absences in advance.
Assume responsibility for professional growth and development; perform other duties as assigned by leadership.