Senior Paralegal

Job Description Job Description Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Associate General Counsel, the Senior Paralegal manages and supports complex litigation and claims matters, exercising a high degree of discretion, professional judgment, and accountability. This position is 100% remote, however, some travel may be required for Legal Team meetings and other work purposes. Essential Functions and Work Responsibilities Functional Category: Legal Support Estimated Percent of time Spent – 100% Support the conducting of internal complex investigations into claims, including but not limited to, fact finding, gathering and preserving evidence Oversee opening a new claim and new claim intake in accordance with internal company procedures Notice claims to the broker/carrier at the direction of the Associate General Counsel Manage the Litigation Hold process Partners with Legal team to obtain information, documents, and authorization needed to complete oral and written discovery Acts as the main point of contact for the sharing of factual information surrounding a claim among the business, broker, carrier, external counsel, and the Legal department Maintain InnovAge internal claim files Assist with responding to request for documents and personnel files Assist with processing settlement agreements Otherwise assist with Litigation as needed Assist with the electronic management and storage of Legal Department documents, including but not limited to pleadings, settlement documents, and various correspondence. Works with the Legal Team on special projects and initiatives and other appropriate functions as may be assigned Serves as liaison between the Legal department and various business departments on ongoing projects Partners closely with the Legal team with drafting presentation decks for leadership updates Assist with review and distribution of Legal Department communications Provide senior level support for other Legal Team members during absences and PTO Other Responsibilities Identifies and responds actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all concerned; participates as a team player in all phases of the organization; and is open and responsive to change. Communicates and interacts with co-workers and all others in a pleasant and professional manner at all times. Maintains strict confidentiality of personnel data, proprietary information, and sensitive materials as required. Maximizes cost efficiency and productivity in the use of all resources of the department and organization. Attends all required department events, staff meetings, and any other job-related functions. Attends and successfully completes all mandatory trainings. Does not communicate with any news media or volunteer business information to other agencies. Directs public relations issues to the appropriate person. Does not enter into any contract without approval which commits the organization to any obligation, or which transfers company assets to any outside interests, or which involve expenditures of a capital nature. Performs within position and personal limitations and provides information to employees, co-workers, business contacts, and others only as able and appropriate for position. Travel Requirements Travel Travel required Overnight travel out of state Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions REQUIRED Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. Work Experience and Qualifications Minimum of seven years of experience as a paralegal with corporation for healthcare system or health plan is preferred. Paralegal education and/or certification Strong ability and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software Thorough knowledge and understanding of litigation Excellent organization and collaboration skills Communication – must be able to demonstrate timely, appropriate and professional communication internally within the Legal Team and other departments, and externally with external counsel and other third parties Good interpersonal skills – must be able to develop the trust and respect of the business to get information needed to defend acclaims and cases Motivate, hard worker who can work with minimal supervision (since this is a remote position, the paralegal will have a lot of autonomy in structuring their day and completing their work) Experienced at solving problems and making decisions on a daily basis relative to current projects and matters highly preferred. PREFERRED Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation Paralegal Certification Work Experience and Qualifications Prior experience in premier AmLaw 100/200 firm or sophisticated corporate/litigation practice is strongly preferred Strong proficiency with computers, general office procedures, use of business machines and clerical processes as it relates to the creation and maintenance of documents is highly preferred. Experienced at solving problems and making decisions on a daily basis relative to current projects and matters highly preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred