Posting Date
08/27/20262000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of AmericaAs 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.
Here’s what you can expect as a Paralegal II with the Commercial Litigation team (“COLT”) at DaVita:
DaVita’s in-house legal team is known as the “Justice League of DaVita,” or “JLD.” The JLD is comprised of over 250 attorneys, paralegals, and professionals around the globe. The JLD values analytical rigor, commitment to professional development, and a passion for excellence.
A Paralegal II will be a member of a litigation team comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals. More specifically, the Paralegal II will primarily support the COLT team in commercial litigation and arbitration matters – including health insurance payor, vendor, real estate, and other business disputes across the country. The Paralegal II will also work collaboratively with other legal and business teams and manage special projects.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Collaborating with COLT attorneys on pre-litigation and active litigation matters, including matter intake, triage, and progress tracking
· Independently interfacing with outside counsel and business teams to drive matters forward
· Maintaining matter files, including matter data, and document organization and filing
· Managing document collection and production, including partnering with and overseeing e-discovery when needed
· Preparing and managing legal holds
· Managing internal team policies and practices, matter metrics and goals, including drafting slide decks and visual dashboards for leadership and presenting on the same
· Establishing a collaborative working relationship with members of COLT, the broader legal team, and business clients
· Developing and executing various special assignments, including presentations
· Recognizing, evaluating, and participating in process improvements and establishment of best demonstrated practices for COLT and other legal and business teams
· Being an active participant in the culture of the JLD and JLD committees
Our ideal candidate possesses (Qualifications):
· Associate’s degree (required)
· Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program (preferred)
· 4-8 years of general litigation paralegal experience
· Ability to proactively and independently manage workload and operate in support of team needs
· A collaborative team player who embraces our core value of “Fun”
· Pluses:
o Familiarity with Microsoft 365, iManage and Relativity
o Discovery and trial/arbitration preparation experience
* This role is for a hybrid work schedule, with 2-3 days per week in office at DaVita’s headquarters located in Denver, Colorado. *
Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
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Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $26.50 - $40.50 per hour.For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.