Litigation Paralegal (22950)

Location: 2537 Golden Bear Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006

Schedule: Full-time, exempt role

Reports to: General Counsel

What We Offer You
• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Additional supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO/Sick)
• Clear career growth and advancement opportunities
• A supportive and vibrant company culture
• Many more employee perks and benefits

Job Summary

The Litigation Paralegal supports the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel in managing all litigation matters across the organization, with a strong emphasis on healthcare liability and long-term care litigation. This role oversees pre-suit investigations, case intake, medical record review, document management, and litigation support from initial claim through resolution. The Litigation Paralegal ensures accurate documentation, timely case progression, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, insurers, and facility leadership. This position is ideal for an experienced healthcare litigation paralegal with strong analytical, organizational, and case-management skills.

Qualifications
• Paralegal certification required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare litigation experience required
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute litigation experience strongly preferred
• Notary certification a plus
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, litigation processes, and civil procedure
• Strong understanding of federal and state healthcare regulations, including HIPAA/HITECH, fraud and abuse laws, and government healthcare program requirements
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload involving sensitive legal matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case-management systems

Essential Functions
• Analyze resident medical records, facility documentation, and clinical data to prepare chronologies and identify key witnesses
• Review billing records and calculate economic damages for litigation evaluation
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and client status reports
• Conduct early case investigations, including record collection, witness interviews, and evidence preservation
• Manage pre-suit matters including demand letters, statutory notices, tolling agreements, and pre-suit investigations
• Perform e-filing with federal and state courts as required
• Maintain organized litigation case files, medical records, and investigative materials
• Track litigation deadlines, statutes of limitation, court-ordered deadlines, and discovery response dates
• Coordinate with facility leadership, risk management, insurers, and outside counsel on incident reporting and case strategy
• Prepare drafts of pre-trial documents including motions, responses, and replies
• Communicate with witnesses, experts, and outside counsel to support discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Prepare mediation and settlement documentation
• Conduct legal research and prepare supporting documents for internal and external use
• Provide regular case updates to the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel
• Assist with clerical and administrative tasks necessary to support the Legal Department
• Perform other duties as assigned

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.