Legal Analyst

Overview

Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. The company has been a pioneer in value-based care since 1991 and has an exceptional track record of generating the very best outcomes for patients, payers, and providers. Deep clinical expertise is the foundation for every part of Paradigm’s business: risk-based clinical solutions, case management, specialty networks, home health, shared decision support, and payment integrity programs.

We’re proud to be recognized—again! For the fourth year in a row, we’ve been certified by Great Place to Work and for the third consecutive year, we’ve earned a spot on Fortune s Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and employee-centric culture where people thrive. Watch this short video for a brief introduction to Paradigm.

The Legal Analyst will serve as a key contributor to the Legal & Compliance Department, providing proactive support and exercising independent judgment in managing legal and administrative matters. This role includes ownership of subpoena responses, legal invoice processing, and corporate legal operations. Additionally, the Legal Analyst will provide Level 1 legal guidance by reviewing incoming legal inquiries, referencing established guidelines, and conducting research to resolve issues independently.

The ideal candidate will be resourceful, detail-oriented, and capable of making informed decisions while maintaining a high standard of service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Independently manage and respond to subpoenas, ensuring legal validity and compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Provide Level 1 legal guidance by reviewing inquiries received via the shared legal inbox, referencing internal guidelines, and conducting legal research to resolve issues; escalate matters to Senior Counsel only when resolution cannot be achieved through existing resources or research.
• Regularly correspond with external counsel and respond to document and deposition subpoenas.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather, compile, and redact documents responsive to both informal and formal requests.
• Lead legal operations related to contract administration, including tracking, invoice management, correspondence, document notarization, and logistical planning for key initiatives such as the annual legal offsite meeting.
• Coordinate corporate filings and compliance matters.
• Process legal invoices and maintain billing records.
• Provide guidance to business partners on the use of legal department software applications (e.g., Ironclad, Docu Sign, Simple Legal, Safari SOP).
• Maintain and update internal legal reference materials and decision trees to support consistent Level 1 guidance.
• Coordinate and support special projects as assigned.
• Perform and manage general administrative duties and other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance during scheduled work hours or core business hours.
• Travel occasionally for meetings, training, or business-related activities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Legal Studies or Paralegal Studies.
• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Training in legal research tools such as Westlaw or Lexis Nexis.
• Paralegal or Legal Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Continuing education through workshops or legal analyst courses preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Analyst, Legal Assistant or in a similar role within a corporate legal environment that included independent task management or decision making.
• Exposure to legal research tools like Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, or PACER.
• Experience drafting or reviewing legal documents such as contracts, memos, or pleadings.
• Experience in the healthcare industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of healthcare privacy regulations and state-specific privacy laws highly desirable.
• Strong…