Paralegal II

$82,389 - $111,467/Yr

Cambia - Vancouver, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Vancouver, WA

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About the position

Cambia Health Solutions is seeking a dedicated Paralegal II to join our legal team, working remotely from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or Utah. In this role, you will contribute to the effective management of business transactions and litigation matters by providing high-level paralegal services to Cambia attorneys. Our mission is to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system, and as a Paralegal II, you will play a crucial part in this mission by supporting our attorneys in various legal processes. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for assisting in-house attorneys with the discovery process, maintaining databases related to business transactions and litigation case statuses, and preparing litigation reports and other legal documents. You will also perform individual litigation case management support services, which include preparing intake forms, collecting case background information, scheduling witness interviews and depositions, and preparing discovery requests and responses. Your role will require you to address legal inquiries and respond to requests for information, ensuring that all legal documents are proofread for accuracy and clarity. We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving others and thrives in a collaborative environment. If you have a strong background in paralegal work, particularly in a corporate legal department or law firm, and possess the skills necessary to manage complex legal tasks, this position may be the perfect fit for you. Join us in our cause to make health care easier and lives better, and help us create a supportive and innovative workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists in-house attorneys with the discovery process.
• Maintains databases and other information repositories relating to business transactions and litigation case status and deadlines.
• Assists in-house attorneys in preparing litigation reports and other legal documents.
• Performs individual litigation case management support services, including preparation of intake forms, collection of case background information, identification and preliminary interviews of internal fact witnesses, scheduling of witness interviews and depositions, preparation of initial case background memorandum, preparation of discovery requests and responses and completion of litigation case closed matter report.
• Addresses legal inquiries personally and responds to requests for information, with input from supervisor, as necessary.
• Performs special projects and duties as assigned by in-house attorneys and approved by supervisor.
• Proofreads legal documents for spelling, grammar and substance to ensure they are error free.

Requirements

• College degree and/or paralegal program certificate and 5-7 years of experience as a paralegal in a corporate legal department or law firm or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior health plan or provider experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with corporate contracts.
• Experience with regulatory healthcare guidelines.
• Complex litigation experience.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of simple mathematics, grammar and techniques of business and legal composition.
• Use of standard office equipment including telephone, personal computer, facsimile machine, calculator, copier/scanner.
• Proficiency in Windows PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Outlook, Excel, Office 360, One Note, Skype, Adobe.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court rules in each jurisdiction within which Cambia operates.
• Ability to exercise judgment, initiative and discretion in confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to identify and prioritize workload, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to organize information and communicate both orally and in writing with outside attorneys and executives and all levels of employees and management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and assume increasingly complex responsibilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm specializing in healthcare law.
• Familiarity with legal research tools and resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligible day one of employment if within first 12 months following birth or adoption).
• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
• Commute and parking benefits.