Overview
Salary Range: $60,778.00 (Min.) - $75,950.00 (Mid.) - $91,166.00 (Max.)
This role involves providing paralegal support across a variety of legal matters including litigation, transactional, and regulatory issues. The position supports attorneys by researching and analyzing laws, investigating facts, coordinating document collection, and preparing legal and business documents. The paralegal will communicate with internal departments and external contacts, prepare correspondence and reports, and assist with document and file maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on federal and state legislation, rules, regulations, and industry guidelines.
- Perform factual investigations and analyze data; write reports and other documents as requested.
- Prepare and maintain legal and regulatory documentation related to managed care licensure and ensure timely submission of required documents.
- Facilitate policy and procedure reviews to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Draft and file regulatory documents and prepare legal documents for attorney review and approval.
- Prepare, review, proofread, compile, and summarize legal correspondence and documents related to department functions and ongoing cases.
- Organize, maintain, and update departmental logs and files using approved technology platforms.
- Provide administrative support including drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, typing, scanning, and uploading documents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree required; equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience in a health plan, healthcare organization, or law firm handling complex regulatory, public law, or healthcare-related assignments; or
- Minimum 4 years of experience with working knowledge of public agency regulatory requirements (e.g., Brown Act, California Public Records Act, Form 700s, Conflicts Laws, Knox Keene Act, HIPAA, CMIA, CMS, DHCS) and healthcare organizations (physician groups, hospitals, health plans).
- Experience working in a fast-paced, complex office environment managing multiple priorities under deadline pressure.
Skills
- Proficient in legal technology and research platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and review.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proficient computer skills with desktop/laptop and operating systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proactive, accountable, self-starter with multitasking abilities.
Licenses/Certifications
- Paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited paralegal program required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree.
- Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience in vendor/provider contracts and/or administrative law.
- Experience in a highly regulated industry supporting transactional work.
- Advanced Paralegal Certification.
Physical Requirements
Additional Information
The position reports to General Counsel or managing attorney within either the General Legal Services Unit or the Health Care Legal Services Unit. Responsibilities include supporting compliance with public agency laws, litigation support (pleadings, filings, government claims, discovery), Form 700s, conflict of interest compliance, labor and employment laws, transactional work (vendor contracting and procurement), workplace investigations, records requests, subpoenas, and trainings.
Compensation & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Plans
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Note: The salary range is subject to change and may vary based on geography, experience, education, and market conditions.