Paralegal II

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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.

This position provides legal support to Privacy Counsel relating to compliance with federal and state healthcare privacy laws and regulations (including HIPAA/HITECH and state privacy laws). Responsibilities include supporting privacy incident response, assisting with contract triage and review, reviewing business legal collateral, identifying privacy and regulatory risks, helping Counsel respond to privacy-related inquiries and initiatives, and building effective communication and partnerships with relevant business stakeholders based on coverage area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and communicate legal facts and privacy concepts
• Identify and escalate potential legal and privacy issues for Counsel’s guidance
• Conduct research on state and federal privacy laws, regulations, guidance, and policies
• Support privacy incident response, triage, tracking, and documentation
• Assist with contract triage and review to identify privacy-related issues and support Counsel’s review
• Review business legal collateral, including teammate-facing materials, forms, communications, and business initiatives, to identify and mitigate privacy risks
• Build effective partnerships with relevant business stakeholders based on assigned coverage
• Prepare, review, and revise legal communications, notices, and documentation as directed by attorneys
• Assist with special legal and privacy projects
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Essential Traits for Success in this Position

• Interest in translating legal and privacy requirements into practical, understandable guidance
• Can-do attitude and willingness to take on new responsibilities with support from a close-knit team
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including attentive listening and effective communication at all levels
• Professional, courteous approach to inquiries, calls, and emails
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Collaborative, relationship-focused style and positive interactions with teammates across the company
• Strong organization, attention to detail, project management, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities in a changing work environment
• Self-directed and able to work independently, collaborate as part of a team, and contribute to a positive work environment
• Working knowledge of healthcare privacy laws and regulations, such as HIPAA, HITECH, and state privacy laws, helpful but not required

Essential Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Certificate in Paralegal Studies highly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
• Minimum of three years of paralegal or related experience preferred
• Privacy, healthcare regulatory, or legal research experience preferred
  
  Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
  • A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
  • Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
  • Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
  • Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
  • A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
  • Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
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  Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
  Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
  Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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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 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 comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. 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 characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.