Paralegal I

DaVita • El Segundo, CA

16d • $29 - $40

About The Position

As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they are treated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we are better able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among our teammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions to an array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it is simply the right thing to do. This Paralegal position supports the Labor and Employment Operatives Advice and Litigation (“LEO – A&L”) team. The LEO A&L team handles all legal issues and disputes related to teammates, including pay (wage and hour issues), discrimination, harassment, leave, accommodation of disabilities, labor/union issues, employment agreements, non-competes, and government contractor compliance. This position may be based in Irvine, CA, El Segundo, CA , or Denver, CO.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies preferred.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of paralegal experience (in-house or government practice preferred).
• Labor and employment law experience preferred.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude.
• Proficiency in MS 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Supports attorneys in day-to-day tasks with minimum supervision.
• Maintains electronic database and files for pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other documents regarding various litigation and labor and employment-related matters.
• Assists with the coordination of document productions and conduct document reviews (including employment records, business records, etc.)
• Consistent, regular, punctual attendance, as scheduled, is an essential responsibility of this position.
• Able to work approved overtime with little or no notice as needed;
• Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed or required;
• Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment practices, and department or company procedures.
• Ability to multi-task by managing multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace ® , backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees