Paralegal II

DaVita Kidney Care • Denver, CO

1d • $27 - $41 • Hybrid

About The Position

DaVita is seeking an experienced Paralegal II to provide legal contracting and operational support to regional business operations and clinical field leadership. The role manages the end-to-end contract lifecycle for high-volume healthcare operational and physician agreements, primarily Medical Director Agreements, physician services contracts, and related amendments. The paralegal leads intake discussions with operational leaders, drafts and negotiates contract terms using established playbooks, and partners with in-house counsel and compliance teams to support adherence to healthcare regulatory frameworks.

The position is hybrid, requiring 2–3 days per week in-office at the Team Music City office in Brentwood/Nashville, Tennessee, or corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado. It includes contract drafting and review, operational legal support, compliance collaboration, contract administration, and process improvement. The position also provides preliminary guidance to field leadership on contract interpretation and company procedures, escalating complex legal questions to supervising attorneys.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of relevant paralegal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Contract Lifecycle Management software and e-signature tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with clinical operators, corporate executives, and outside counsel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven healthcare environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive corporate and legal matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to company values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Substantive experience with commercial contracting, physician agreements, or healthcare operational transactions strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate moderately complex healthcare agreements, amendments, assignments, and renewals using standard templates and approved fallbacks.
• Identify non-standard terms, exceptions, and business risks in physician contract requests, collaborating with in-house attorneys on resolutions.
• Prepare formal correspondence, notices, and legal documentation related to contractual rights and obligations.
• Lead intake and strategy calls with regional operations directors and division vice presidents for new and renewing healthcare contracts.
• Provide preliminary guidance to field leadership on contract interpretation, standard operating procedures, and company policies, escalating complex legal questions to supervising attorneys.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between field operations, corporate compliance, and legal leadership.
• Work with healthcare compliance teams to verify physician qualifications, licensing, conflict-of-interest reviews, and Fair Market Value standards.
• Ensure physician contracting workflows adhere to applicable federal and state healthcare regulations, including Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law guardrails.
• Oversee contract administration in enterprise Contract Lifecycle Management databases and electronic signature platforms.
• Track agreement milestones, renewal timelines, and expiration schedules to support timely contract execution.
• Contribute to legal operations initiatives by updating contract playbooks, refining templates, and identifying process automation and workflow efficiency opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• PTO cash out
• Family resources
• EAP counseling sessions
• Access to Headspace
• Backup child and elder care
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree