Paralegal-Litigation Job Morgantown area,West Virginia USA,Law/Legal

Overview

Acting under the direction and supervision of Associate Litigation Counsel, provides general paralegal functions in support of the litigation group, as well as in support of the more general legal needs of the West Virginia United Health System (WVUHS) Legal Department.

Minimum Qualification

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

E: 1. Paralegal certificate from an accredited organization

Experience

E: 1. Four (4) years’ experience related to preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences
2. Four (4) years’ experience with healthcare related laws and regulations such as HIPAA
3. Four (4) years’ experience investigating factual evidence of a case including interviewing witnesses, and preparing exhibits, charts, and diagrams to display information
4. Four (4) years’ experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas

Core Duties and Responsibilities

CORE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

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 regulation

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

Skills and Abilities

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

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