Paralegal II
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
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.
Job description
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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.