Paralegal

Western Healthcare Alliance•Grand Junction, CO

6d•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and play a key role in case development, document preparation, investigations, and trial support. This position offers the opportunity to apply your legal expertise across a variety of matters while working in a collaborative and professional environment. Paralegal certification is preferred but not required. Candidates with relevant legal experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Experience working with Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Access, Power Point and Publisher helpful).
Ability to make computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed.
Possess knowledge of record keeping and able to draft correspondence in the correct format.
Must be able to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions and adhere to prescribed departmental/company routines.
Must be able to operate the following office equipment: multi-line telephone, fax machine, scanner and copy machine. (Must have strong attention to detail and be well organized.)
Must be able to deal with confidential information with discretion and tact and have strong communication skills, including both written and oral.
Must work well with people.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification is preferred but not required.
Associate or Bachelor degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
Paralegal certificate preferred.
Five (5) years related experience preferred.
Legal knowledge in healthcare industry helpful.
Notary Public or ability to obtain is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
Supports process development.
Acts as a resource to answer questions in Legal department.
Provides employee training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical - Low premium cost and multiple plan options to best fit your needs.
Dental - Delta Dental
Vision – VSP
401k with 5% company match after 60 days!
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help you save on healthcare and dependent care expenses
7 Paid Holidays during the year
Paid Time Off: accrue 3 weeks your first year; 4 weeks after year 5; and more each year after!
Sick Leave: Up to 6 Days accrue each year.
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Plans, with options to purchase additional coverage
Employee Assistance Program for you and members of your household
Pet Insurance
Access to Group Discounts including mobile phone, rental cars, and more!