General Purpose
The Employment- Paralegal contributes to the success of PACS operations and client relations by managing all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation cases, including ensuring high quality and expeditious investigation and record collection efforts, preparing legal information and responses, providing support to the client and acting as liaison between the client and outside counsel.
Essential Duties
Perform initial intake of cases including fact investigation and development.
Conduct interviews and monitor all work associated with assigned projects to ensure record collection
efforts, case coordination efforts and work product creation meet client needs.
Act as liaison between client and outside counsel to facilitate case.
Coordinate responses to demand letters, subpoenas and discovery requests, including responsibility for
communicating with personnel and collecting and producing responsive documentation.
Generate regularly scheduled client reports, status updates, and ad hoc reporting as required by project
parameters or upon request.
Drafting responses to administrative case claims and charges (EEOC, DOL, DIR, CCRD) and attend
administrative hearings and mediations.
Knowledge of key US employment laws such as EEO, FMLA, ADA, ADEA and California Wage
and Hour laws desirable.
Monitor and support case management activity to alert General Counsel and escalate issues as needed.
Ensure compliance with legal standards with authorization assignment and requesting of records
Other projects as outlined by supervisor.
Supervisory Requirements
This position does not have supervisory requirements.
Qualification
- Education and/or Experience
- · Bachelor degree from an accredited college required. · 3-5 years of experience in litigation defense, particularly healthcare liability/personal injury and employment litigation with a fast-paced large law firm or corporation.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Paralegal certificate a plus
Physical Demands
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
Work Environment
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Join PACS: Elevate Healthcare with Us!
PACS is elevating healthcare by revolutionizing our approach to leadership and quality care. Guided by our core values of love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and commitment, we strive to foster a culture of compassionate care within our teams and the communities we serve. As we grow rapidly, exciting opportunities await you to engage in impactful projects and contribute valuable insights to stakeholders nationwide.
If you're ready to make a difference and embrace our mission of creating real change, we invite you to join us at PACS. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare!
Join Our Team and Thrive!
At PACS, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Include
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Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
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PTO and Vacation: Benefit from generous paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge.
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Financial Wellness: Take advantage of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses effectively.
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Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company contributions to help you build your retirement savings.
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Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
Join us at PACS and take advantage of a workplace that truly values you!