Part-time Litigation Paralegal

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal who reports to the Sr. Manager, Legal Department and plays a critical role in the management and administration of the Company's litigation portfolio. The position is responsible for supporting all phases of assigned litigation, including matter intake, investigation support, document preservation and collection, litigation tracking, reporting, invoice management, and coordination with outside counsel retained to represent the Company and its employees. The Litigation Paralegal II monitors ongoing case developments, facilitates communication among internal business partners and outside counsel, and helps ensure litigation matters are managed efficiently and in alignment with departmental objectives.

Litigation Management

Assist with day-to-day handling of assigned litigation matters, tracking developments in pending litigation, and maintain appropriate communications with law firms and others retained to defend the Company and its employees.

Review and scope assigned document production requests; Oversee and assist with the creation and maintenance of case and other legal databases; collect and/or identify data for input into legal databases.

Partner with HR, Accounting, IT, and other professionals to support litigation activities, including assisting with tracking and updating recommended reserves for pending litigation matters, coordinating legal holds, and tracking preservation responses, and managing document requests.

Coordination Of Legal Services

Serve as point of contact for internal business units, departments, and functions regarding assigned litigation matters and regular, recurring legal services and support.

Manager, Legal Department to coordinate the provision of legal services and support for assigned matters, especially to the extent they are not assigned to internal or outside attorneys.

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ experience or Paralegal Certification and at least four years’ experience

Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Excellent organizational skills with ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, adjust to sudden changes in workflow, and maintain high quality standards.

Ability to maintain all job-related information in a confidential and private manner.

Proficient with computers, including but not limited to Microsoft software products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).Database management and similar experience is a plus.

Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and identify information relevant to litigation matters and investigations .

Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.

8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Savings and Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities

Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program

Relocation Assistance

Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities

Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.

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