WVU Medicine · 22 hours ago
Paralegal - Litigation
Suncrest Towne Centre
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expWVU Medicine is a prominent healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Paralegal to support their litigation group. The role involves providing general paralegal functions, assisting with legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Utilize analytical ability to assist the Associate General Counsel for WVUHS in all litigation matters, ensuring compliance with WVUHS policies and procedures, along with any government rules and regulations
Reviews and responds to discovery requests in a manner that complies with federal and state laws and company policies
Drafts discovery requests, motions, pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, factual chronologies, case reports and subpoenas
Collects, organizes and tracks production of documents, records, and other evidence in response to subpoenas, records requests and discovery requests
Performs basic legal and social media research. Shows proficiency with legal terminology, and computer systems
Demonstrates effective writing skills in order to prepare legal documents and to communicate with internal and external customers
Shows proficient use of Microsoft Office, Excel, document management systems and other software in fulfillment of duties and responsibilities
Effectively uses various relevant internet resources
Assists in management of various cases in litigation or pre-litigation involving WVUHS, its member hospitals, UHA, and other related entities
Reviews evidence for key elements at issue in litigation
Identifies materials subject to work product doctrine and attorney-client privilege and prepares appropriate privilege logs
Assists in populating, organizing and maintaining the legal department’s document management system
Supports the WVUHS Legal Services Department in all matters. Will provide support to other counsel and staff within the Department as needed
Monitors and maintains case management information for the WVUHS Legal Services Department
Maintains attorneys’ calendars for deadlines, hearings, mediations and trials
Oversees and performs close-out of completed matter files, including entry into document management system, and preparation of matter closing reports
Seeks education and training opportunities
Participates in continuing education activities to develop and maintain professional expertise
Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the hospital is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner
Works weekends and evenings on occasion as may reasonably be required in order to meet deadlines or other litigation demands
Provides adequate notice to Associate General Counsel and or Legal Services Supervisor prior to absence or lateness in accordance with departmental policy
Promotes and contributes positively to the teamwork of the department by volunteering to assist co-workers, contributing ideas and problem-solving with co-workers as observed by Associate General Counsel and/or Legal Services Supervisor
Participates in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance and participation in staff meetings and discussions with Associate General Counsel and/or Legal Services Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree OR high school diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years of high level administrative experience in a law firm or healthcare organization
Four (4) Years' experience related to preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences
Four (4) Years' experience with healthcare related laws and regulations such as HIPAA
Four (4) Years' experience investigating factual evidence of a case including interviewing witnesses, and preparing exhibits, charts, and diagrams to display information
Four (4) Years' experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas
Good grammatical skills
Ability to proofread and edit documents
Proficiency in reading and writing legal documents
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to analyze factual evidence and assess its role in litigation
Experience with Microsoft 365 Suite and ability to use various computer programs
Ability to provide trial support and operate trial equipment
Preferred
Paralegal certificate from an accredited organization
Company
WVU Medicine
West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Albert L. Wright, Jr.
President and CEO
Zach Kerns
VP of Finance / CFO East Region
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