Paralegal - Healthcare Litigation

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Paralegal - Healthcare Litigation to join our team in our Sacramento office.

We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.

This position supports the firm's Healthcare Litigation Practice Group, providing advanced healthcare litigation support for the Firm's institutional clients. Responsibilities encompass all phases of litigation, including managing discovery, maintaining litigation databases, preparing materials for hearings and trials, and coordinating trial logistics, and serving as a liaison to the Firm's clients. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the litigation process, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and proficiency in litigation support technology. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with excellent interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional client service in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

• Case Management
• Utilize Excel, Relativity, and other platforms for data analysis, coding, exports, and workspace management to support discovery, mediation, and settlement processes
• Proactively serve as the focal point for litigation team communications and centralized repository for information on project assignments including maintaining case calendars, collaboration on deadlines, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other sensitive healthcare data requirements.
• 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 and the Senior Director, Practice Support & Paralegal Operations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date calendar systems in collaboration with legal secretaries and docketing personnel to track important deadlines, court dates, and deliverables
• Oversee the creation, indexing, and ongoing maintenance of complex case files and document collections using modern document management systems and platforms
• Assist with the preparation, review, and proofreading of legal documents, filings, and agreements for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with jurisdictional standards. This includes proofreading legal memoranda for typographical and grammatical accuracy and verifying citations to legal authorities and evidence in compliance with The Bluebook and/or other court-specific requirements
• Coordinate and manage court filings and submissions, including electronic submissions, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional processes and requirements
• Research & Discovery
• Conduct advanced fact research and analysis using online databases, public agencies, courts, and other sources; prepare detailed memoranda summarizing findings
• Manage specialized document collections, including witness files, subject/issue files, and expert reliance documents
• Draft initial versions of discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission), responses, pleadings, and memoranda
• Conduct interviews with witnesses and custodians to gather relevant information
• Coordinate with internal resources and outside service providers (as needed) for document production and review; perform quality control assessments of service provider work
• Execute complex workspace searches to retrieve relevant documents over the course of a matter to identify case-relevant materials, deposition exhibit preparation, and other case evidentiary needs
• Draft privilege logs and perform initial document reviews to identify responsiveness, relevance, and privilege. Ensure appropriate handling and redaction of sensitive or confidential information
• Summarize deposition transcripts and manage/track depositions
• Preparation and Assistance at Trial or Other Proceedings
• Assist with all-phases of mediation, arbitration, regulatory board hearings, or trial proceedings, including preparation of exhibit and witness lists, deposition designations, witness preparation, and trial briefs
• Coordinate logistics with hearing and/or court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and necessary trial support vendors
• Familiarity with hearing board and/or courtroom technology and presentation tools, helping to ensure seamless integration with courtroom personnel and other counsel
• Provide on-site trial or hearing support, including managing trial exhibits, coordinating witnesses, assisting with direct and cross-examination materials and other pertinent trial presentation materials, and summarizing trial testimony
• Supervise junior paralegals and document clerks during trial preparation and proceedings

Join us if you have:

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience with management of large-scale discovery processes and document review.

• Bachelor's degree and/or completion of paralegal program of study preferred, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills in accordance with state requirements, including:

• Exceptional time and task management abilities.

• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills at a post-college level.

• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) for drafting and editing complex documents, spreadsheets, and communications.

• High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials, able to follow instructions, work at a fast pace, and prioritize tasks

• Proficiency in the use of eDiscovery document review platforms, specifically Relativity.

• Proficiency in the use of legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document retention databases (NetDocuments), and other legal research platforms to conduct legal and fact research for the effective management of complex evidence and case files.

• Availability for overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support trial schedules.

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 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.

What's in it For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

California

The annualized salary range for this position in Sacramento is $85,000 to $100,000 ($43.59 to $51.28 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

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.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources_confidential@dwt.com.

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