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Davita Paralegal I in Denver, Colorado
2000 16th St,Denver,Colorado,80202,United States of America
As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they are treated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we are better able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among our teammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions to an array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it is simply the right thing to do.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characte
The Paralegal I is an entry-level paralegal tasked with providing legal support for DaVita Integrated Kidney Care and DaVita's value-based care initiatives. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an individual to make meaningful contributions to the legal team while emphasizing continuous learning and professional development. The candidate will cultivate foundational legal skills through drafting legal documents, communicating with internal clients, database administration and contract administration. We're seeking candidates who bring a sharp eye for detail, a passion for continuous learning, a proactive mindset and the versatility to thrive in our fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide legal administrative support to attorneys, contract managers and paralegals in various health care contracting activities.
Draft contracts, letters, memos and general correspondence using existing templates or forms.
Conduct quality checks of contracts to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Route contracts for signature using DocuSign and/or Adobe Sign.
Ensure final agreements, amendments and legal documents are correctly stored in appropriate databases.
Maintain corporate records, legal databases and archives on an ongoing basis.
Respond to internal requests for information, records or other documents.
Learn and follow current processes and procedures for maintaining workflows applicable to clients and/or attorneys.
Create and distribute regular status reports regarding progress on projects.
Work on special projects and initiatives with members of the team.
Participate in department activities and contribute to a teamwork environment, operating according to agreed-upon expectations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates Degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred.
Previous paralegal experience and working in or with health care companies is a plus.
Experience with DocuSign, Adobe Sign, document management systems, and Salesforce a plus.
Previous cross-team collaboration experience is a plus.
SKILLS, BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION:
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft products, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
Exceptional attention to detail and unparalleled multi-tasking abilities.
Proficiency in self-management and adeptness discerning the appropriate moments to seek guidance on prioritiz tion.
Initiative-driven individual with a knack for autonomous problem-solving and a capacity for independent work.
Strong ability to ask thoughtful questions.
Ability to function in a team environment, being flexible and responsive to changing priorities, and having an appropriate sense of urgency in completing tasks and projects.
Display a strong willingness to learn and develop legal skills.