Paralegal II
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita is seeking an experienced Paralegal II to provide legal contracting and operational support to regional business operations and clinical field leadership. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for high-volume healthcare operational and physician agreements—primarily Medical Director Agreements, physician services contracts, and related amendments. You will lead intake discussions with operational leaders, draft and negotiate contract terms using established playbooks, and partner with in-house counsel and compliance teams to ensure adherence to healthcare regulatory frameworks.
Job description
Duties & Responsibilities
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
- Draft, review, and negotiate moderately complex healthcare agreements, amendments, assignments, and renewals (including Medical Director Agreements and physician service arrangements) utilizing standard templates and approved fallbacks.
- Identify non-standard terms, exceptions, and business risks in physician contract requests, collaborating with in-house attorneys to evaluate and structure appropriate resolutions.
- Prepare formal correspondence, notices, and legal documentation related to contractual rights and obligations.
Operational Legal Support & Intake
- Partner with regional operations directors and division vice presidents to lead intake and strategy calls for new and renewing healthcare contracts.
- Provide preliminary guidance to field leadership on contract interpretation, standard operating procedures, and company policies, escalating complex legal questions to supervising attorneys.
- Serve as a primary point of contact between field operations, corporate compliance, and legal leadership.
Compliance Collaboration & Quality Assurance
- Partner closely with healthcare compliance teams to verify physician qualifications, licensing, conflict of interest reviews, and Fair Market Value (FMV) standards.
- Ensure all physician contracting workflows adhere to federal and state healthcare regulations, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law guardrails.
Contract Lifecycle Management & Process Improvement
- Oversee end-to-end contract administration within enterprise Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) databases and electronic signature platforms.
- Track agreement milestones, renewal timelines, and expiration schedules to ensure timely contract execution.
- Contribute to legal operations initiatives, including updating contract playbooks, refining standard templates, and identifying opportunities for process automation and workflow efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
- Minimum of 4+ years of relevant paralegal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm environment.
- Substantive experience with commercial contracting, physician agreements, or healthcare operational transactions strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software and e-signature tools.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
Key Skills & Core Competencies
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clinical operators, corporate executives, and outside counsel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven healthcare environment.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive corporate and legal matters.
- Demonstrated commitment to company values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree required
- Minimum of 4+ years of relevant paralegal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm environment
- Demonstrated experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software and e-signature tools
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload
- Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- 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.