Paralegal

The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.
 

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients as would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships.

The Paralegal I will provide legal support and perform a variety of duties for the legal department under the supervision of the SVP, Division General Counsel – Products and Risk or other designee of the General Counsel.

All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:  

• Provide support to the Legal Department primarily in the areas of litigation, claims, and risk management
• Assist in reporting matters to insurance broker and/or third-party administrator for insurance lines based on attorney’s reporting determination
• Maintain case / claim files and correspondence records
• Partners with attorneys, business stakeholders, and operational experts to resolve issues and coordinate the gathering of information, materials and evidence necessary to respond to discovery;
• Coordinate scheduling for witness interviews with employees and internal / external counsel for cases / claims
• Administer the handling of service of process received via registered agent, legal notices, and other legal correspondence
• Coordinate the gathering of responsive documents and/or materials which are necessary to respond subpoenas or other mandatory record requests
• Handles administrative functions including document management, calendar coordination, board meeting and executive presentations material, and expense processing for the Legal Department
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of materials for meetings
• Participate in and/or coordinate events as needed
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information
• Performs other duties as required

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree (with paralegal or legal coursework) and related experience within a law firm, corporate legal department
• At least three (3) years’ experience working at a law firm or corporate legal department

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and business information
• Must be extremely detail oriented, thrive under pressure, and produce high-quality deliverables
• High energy level, self-starter, willing to take initiative
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with diverse personalities in a tactful, professional manner
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, contract management, and legal research techniques
• Must possess advanced level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with contract management software
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This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. 

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