Submission for the position: Paralegal - Hybrid

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Paralegal provides timely, skilled, and administrative support and legal research for attorneys and staff. Under an attorney's supervision, prepares legal documents and responses. These may include pleadings, discovery, chronologies, agreements, correspondence, memoranda, contract reviews, and examinations. The Paralegal delivers quality reviews of legal findings and documents.

Essential Functions of the Role

Risk Management Department:

• Assist attorneys representing Baylor Scott & White Health with litigation and court proceedings and subpoenas. Notify witnesses, gather information, organize, comply with deadlines, compile documents, and handle discovery tasks.
• Perform competent, timely research and investigation for discovery proceedings. Work professionally with attorneys, staff, BSWH facilities, departments, and physicians to obtain information on time.
• Identify potential risk concerns in requested documents and review of findings that may be of concern.
• Meet with the assigned attorney/litigation team on a regular basis to provide status reports on cases and timely updates.
• Responsible for overall case file management, including electronic database and correspondence files. Ensure updates are accurate, follow-up occurs as appropriate, and files are maintained according to checklist completion. Maintain assigned cases in the Risk Management database. Ensure reports, financials, and other data elements are complete, accurate, and current when accessed.
• Review invoices from outside counsel for accurate billing and fees. Promptly investigate and resolve any discrepancies. Submit for payment according to internal processes in a timely manner.
• Prepare and arrange post-suit/settlement documents, reports, and meetings as necessary. Review, redact, and summarize documents.
• File documents and responses as required including pleadings, motions as requested by counsel and in accordance with current legal standards.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of the American Bar Association's rules of professional conduct.
• Knowledge of legal concepts, contract, agreement, and settlement procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures of legal research.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to gather and organize legal evidence.
• Ability to link facts or legal issues from other cases, recognizing similarities and differences by analogy.
• Ability to draw persuasive rational conclusions.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects, assignments, and complete deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously or as a team and to be reliable, responsive, accountable, and ethical.
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail with accuracy are essential.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience