Contract Healthcare Litigation Paralegal (Sacramento, CA)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal through the firm's alternative-track contract attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected paralegal will work with the firm's Healthcare practice to provide advanced healthcare litigation support for the firm's institutional clients. Paralegals located in Sacramento, CA are preferred. The selected paralegal should be prepared to support West Coast business hours.

The selected paralegal will be responsible for managing discovery, maintaining litigation databases, preparing materials for hearings and trials, coordinating trial logistics, and serving as a liaison to the Firm's clients. Close attention to detail, sound judgement, strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills while prioritizing and managing multiple assignments are required.

This contract position offers the flexibility of a hybrid working schedule and full-time hours; 37.5 hours per week is generally anticipated. The amount of work may vary from week to week and a minimum number of hours of work per week is not guaranteed. Candidates are expected to work in the firm's Sacramento office at least 3 days per week. The initial engagement will be for a six-month term, but there is a strong potential for renewal for successful candidates, although any renewals are not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Excel, Relativity, and other platforms for data analysis, coding, exports, and database management to support mediation and settlement processes.
• Coordinate all case matters as the primary point of communication for litigation teams, including maintaining case calendars, collaboration on deadlines, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other sensitive healthcare data requirements.
• Manage complex case files, including creating, indexing, and proofreading legal documents for accuracy, proper citation, and meeting court/regulatory filing requirements, particularly in healthcare cases.
• Conduct advanced legal and factual research, organize, and oversee healthcare-related document collections, and assist in drafting discovery documents and memoranda.
• Assist with document collection and tracking, ensuring proper handling of electronically stored information (ESI) in collaboration with Practice Support and eDiscovery Project Managers, and outside service provider support teams.
• Ensure proper redaction and handling of protected health information (PHI) and sensitive healthcare data in compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other privacy regulations.
• Support all phases of mediation, arbitration, or trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and witness lists, coordinating logistics, and working with experts and vendors.
• Accurately record billable time and manage submissions of time entries in accordance with firm guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by supervising attorneys, the Senior Director, Practice Support & Paralegal Operations, and Senior Paralegal Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience at a mid-sized or large law firm and/or with large institutional clients, with a strong preference for experience in healthcare-related litigation or regulated industries.
• Residency in Sacramento, California.
• Bachelor's degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill in accordance with state requirements.
• Experience with data analysis, healthcare-specific discovery, managing large-scale, regulated document productions, and utilizing eDiscovery platforms for cases involving healthcare providers, payers, and institutions.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and HIPAA rules.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of documents and communications and manipulating data sets.
• Proficiency in the use of legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document retention databases (iManage, NetDocuments), and other legal research platforms to conduct legal and fact research for the effective management of complex evidence and case files.
• Proficiency in the use of eDiscovery document review platforms, specifically Relativity.
• High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials, able to follow instructions, work at a fast pace, and prioritize tasks.
• Resiliency and the capacity to manage relationships with high-expectation stakeholders; excellent communication skills delivered with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Availability to work anticipated full-time hours, 37.5 hours/week, and work in-person from the firm's Sacramento office at least 3 days per week.
• Flexibility for hours to potentially fluctuate from week to week.
• Strong analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to learn and work independently with limited supervision.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT's flexible attorney and professional staff program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is eligible for benefits. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm's pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral and staff opportunities.

Salary Range

The hourly range for this position in CA is $50 to $70 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Additional benefits include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm
  

Wellness Benefits:

• Peloton App
• Headspace App

WASHINGTON STATE AND CALIFORNIA STATE

Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiter, Dayna Browne, at daynabrowne@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals-including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession-can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm's commitment to DEI here: www.dwt.com/dei.

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