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WVU Medicine · 1 day ago

Paralegal-Litigation

WVU Medicine is seeking a Paralegal-Litigation to provide general paralegal functions in support of the litigation group and the legal needs of the West Virginia United Health System. The role involves assisting with litigation matters, drafting legal documents, and managing case information while 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

Paralegal certificateHealthcare laws knowledgeDrafting legal documentsTrial supportDocument management systemsGrammatical skillsProofreadingAnalytical skillsMicrosoft 365 SuiteVerbal communication skillsOrganizational skills

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

Preferred

Paralegal certificate from an accredited 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

Company

WVU Medicine

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West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Albert L. Wright, Jr.
President and CEO
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Zach Kerns
VP of Finance / CFO East Region
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