Paralegal I

The Paralegal I on the HSG Business Arrangements and Transactions (BAT) team is responsible for managing the high-volume, fast-paced contracting lifecycle for Hospital Services Agreements (HSAs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Drafting & Review: Review intake forms and draft initial agreements and amendments. Ensure that all drafts comply with Team Quest (TQ) handbook requirements and the HSG Preferred, Acceptable, Discouraged, Unacceptable (PADU) framework.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Create and maintain records in Jarvis and Eagle. Once negotiations are "pencils down, " finalize clean documents, route for internal and hospital signatures, and oversee the contract closeout process so the billing team (ROPS) can initiate invoicing.
• Administrative & Dispute Support: Draft and process Short-Term Extensions (STEs), Notices of Non-Renewal (NNTR), Demand Letters, and Breach Letters for delinquent hospital accounts or operational disputes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Paralegal.
• Previous experience drafting and negotiating contracts preferred.
• Proficiency in MS 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams required.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies required.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION

• Commitment to DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, and/or physicians in everyday performance and interactions
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively and positively interact with others across all levels of the organization, including:
• Demonstrated professionalism and courtesy in responding to phone calls and emails; and
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and project execution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment.
• Self-directed; able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to recognize issues, respond accordingly, and research and obtain resolution to problems.

• Previous experience drafting and negotiating contracts preferred.
• Proficiency in MS 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams required.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies required.

• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies required.