Paralegal

Beecan Health•Glendale, CA

8h•$71,000 - $79,000

About The Position

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth? WHAT WE'RE ABOUT We are the light behind exceptional care. We build and run the operational systems that support the health care continuum. POSITION SUMMARY The Paralegal will assist the in-house counsel in civil procedure, preparing and organizing various legal documents for upcoming cases and trials. Their main duties include discussing and investigating case details with attorneys and clients and organizing different files for different legal proceedings, and filing court documents from beginning to end.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
At least three (3) years of experience working for a litigation law firm, in-house litigation department or similar
Expertise in civil procedure
Organization of complex cases and projects
Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required
Experience in the healthcare industry preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assist the in-house counsel in all aspects of drafting, reviewing and amending a wide variety of legal documents
Take lead in managing litigation defended internally and externally, including investigations and fact-finding, with an emphasis on employment claims, including personnel and payroll file review and resolution negotiation
Work and collaborate closely with other teams in the organization
Provide administrative support to company's in-house legal counsel, including, but not limited to scheduling, communicating with outside counsel and opposing counsel, organizing internal files, etc.
Support various ongoing or special legal projects
Perform legal research, as needed
Assist in reviewing and responding to legal discovery requests from outside counsel
Assist the in-house counsel in the implementation and management of compliance, regulatory, and legal practices
Assist with filings, amendments, and other paperwork needed by regulatory bodies
Assist in reviewing various vendor contracts/agreements
Manage and organize informational documents including contracts, legal reviews, confidential inter-department files, and data regarding litigation matters
Act as point of contact for departmental tracking of legal documents, updates, and more.