Paralegal- Litigation - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Paralegal? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Paralegal like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Works independently and under direction of attorneys in the section to support all phases of commercial litigation, arbitrations and government investigations. This paralegal position will have responsibility for a wide variety of litigation related tasks, including the following: handling service of process for Litigation and other areas of the company; assisting with the drafting, issuing, and maintaining legal hold notices; setting up and maintaining electronic case files, including supporting the company’s document retention and destruction policies; and conducting legal and internet research. In addition, this paralegal position will also work directly with outside counsel, company departments and outside vendors on all aspects of discovery, including the collection and production of electronic data. This paralegal position will also assist attorneys in gathering information that will be provided to auditors for accounting and securities filings purposes.

• 80% - General case management and litigation support and discovery,
• 15% - Legal Holds
• 5% -Service of process, support of securities filings, general tasks

Qualifications: Successful candidate will have strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills; substantial knowledge of litigation processes and procedures; and ability to work with computerized data bases and research tools. Familiarity with or ability to learn Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint required. Familiarity with legal hold software, electronic case management tools, and e-discovery software preferred. Prior experience with healthcare a plus.

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree. ABA Paralegal Certification or comparable (e.g., law school graduate). Five to seven years litigation paralegal experience. Participation in continuing education to maintain and enhance skills is expected and supported by the company.

Other Information: The Litigation Section consists of 8 full time litigation attorneys, all of whom handle disputes with managed care companies and two of whom are dedicated almost exclusively to such matters. These attorneys are supported by two part time general litigation attorneys as well as three contract attorneys addressing managed care disputes. There are currently four Paralegal positions, four secretarial/administrative assistants and one clerk in the section. Paralegals are assigned to support specific attorneys, or specific subject matter areas, such as managed care. Although travel is very limited, the candidate needs to be able and willing to travel occasionally, and occasionally to work evenings or weekends.

HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Paralegal opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.