Corporate & Health Care Paralegal

Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.With a focus on people and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent delivers care through a system of 30 acute care hospitals, 24,000+ team members and more than 280 sites of care with over 1,800 affiliated providers across six states.

The P aralegal works with the Legal Department staff on all legal and compliance matters as assigned by the General Counsel. The Corporate Paralegal/Litigation and Employment Law is a person qualified through education, training or work experience to assist in managing legal processes, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assist internal and external counsel in managing litigation matters, including discovery, case management, and trial preparation.

Assist in responding to subpoenas, demand letters, and other legal requests from regulatory agencies.

Conduct legal research and summarize findings related to employment law and litigation.

Prepare and review legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, position statements, and internal policies based on changes in the law and regulations.

Maintain and organize case files, legal databases, and document repositories.

Coordinate with HR, Compliance, Security and other departments on employment‑related legal issues, including investigations, compliance, and training.

Assist with risk assessments related to employment practices and litigation exposure.

Associate’s degree or certificate from ABA‑approved paralegal school.

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) preferred.

4+ years of experience as a Paralegal in a corporate office or law firm environment.

Must have experience focused on litigation and employment law.

Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management systems. Must have knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software programs.

Keen discretion and professionalism in maintaining confidential information.

Knowledge of e‑discovery platforms and legal software, preferred.

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