Paralegal

THIS POSITION REQUIRES 2-3 DAYS IN OFFICE AT OUR PHOENIX, ARIZONA CAMPUS.

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.


Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!


Job Summary


Provides professional-level legal and operational support, including drafting legal documents, research, recordkeeping, and assistance to attorneys in the Legal department. The Paralegal will draft form contracts for attorney review, conduct research, memoranda, and legal and business communications. The Paralegal will also assist with the day-to-day management of data, collection and exchange of complete information, tracking deadlines, and handling logistics with internal partners and third parties, as well as collaborate with other paralegals, team members, attorneys and TriWest stakeholders to ensure that deadlines are met. The role will provide support to the Legal department's transactional and litigation functions.


Education & Experience

Required:

• Paralegal certificate and/or degree or in the process of obtaining it
• U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
• 2+ years' Paralegal experience, including litigation, or equivalent background

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Healthcare industry experience
• Experience drafting and managing contracts
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes and court procedures
• Experience with government contracting
• Legal Document Preparer (LDP) or similar certification
• Human resources/employment law experience


Key Responsibilities


• Actively participates in and manages the workflow of a range of corporate, transactional, litigation and other legal matters.
• Performs contract administration support; assists in development and maintaining procedures for managing company contracts.
• Drafts contracts (e.g., amendments; consents; confidentiality agreements; professional services agreements) based on standard templates and forms utilized by the corporation.
• Performs basic legal research using a variety of automated legal research tools as well as public information databases and other automated resources to research assigned legal or factual matters. May include finding legal precedents or determining facts surrounding legal problems and obtaining information regarding contracts or other matters.
• Drafts governance documents, correspondence, memoranda, letters, e-mails, and other legal documents under direction of attorneys.
• Assist with litigation case management, including litigation holds, discovery, subpoenas, filings, and settlement agreements.
• Gathers documents for review such as UCC searches, good standings, and certified documents. Conducts UCC searches and lien searches at various county and state offices.
• Assists in drafting position statements, and other documents related to EEOC charges.


• Responsible for telephone contact related to TriWest business.
• Acts as Legal Department liaison as required and interacts with all TriWest departments. Monitors documents delivered to Legal Department to assure prompt review of such documents by corporate counsel. Attends meetings as required.
• Assists in the editing of materials in compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Coordinates with relevant departments to assure accuracy of contents.
• Researches, coordinates, and prepares responses to requests from state, local and federal regulatory agencies under general supervision of corporate counsel.
• Plans and coordinates division projects, and prepares related management and statistical reports.
• Performs administrative support, which may include coordinating travel, preparing meeting minutes, updating department documents, managing and maintaining an efficient filing system for attorney/corporate records, maintaining attorney calendars, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Provides back-up support for other paralegals and non-attorney staff.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.


Competencies

Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.

Communication / People Skills: Ability to speak and write persuasively under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate and work in a team.

Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with contract management systems/databases (Familiarity with Agiloft is a plus).


Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Availability to work non-regular hours as necessary.
• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel.
• Extensive computer work with prolonged periods of sitting.


Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?


Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.


DoD Statement

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.


Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

TriWest job postings typically include a salary range, which can vary based on the specific role and location, but generally this position ranges from around $72,000 - $76,000 per year.


Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity at every organizational level, and we highly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions based on merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.