Paralegal – Litigation

Paralegal – Litigation

locations

Remote-MO

time type

Full time

job requisition id

1501716

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, youll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose:

As part of a small paralegal team, this role will support 7 attorneys on the litigation team by managing pre-litigation and litigation tasks on employment matters, health plan litigation, and regulatory matters.

In this Paralegal – Litigation role, you will:

• Gather relevant information and documents from a variety of sources to assist with internal investigations, discovery, and third-party document requests;
• Prepare legal holds;
• Manage and respond to employment subpoenas;
• Assist litigation counsel with internal fact development and document reviews;
• Conduct research and other tasks necessary to support internal clients, in-house counsel, and outside counsel;
• Proofread pleadings, correspondence and other written materials for accuracy;
• Maintain databases needed to support pre-litigation and litigation matters; and
• Perform administrative and other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Associate Degree in Paralegal studies, related legal field or equivalent experience. Bachelors degree preferred.
• 3+ years of law firm or in-house legal experience.
• Direct experience in litigation management and experience interacting with third parties preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Proven working experience as a Litigation Paralegal in employment law and/or a health care company
• Applicable knowledge of subpoenas, discovery, and litigation documentation and rules
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills, with attention to detail

Location:

• Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States. However, St. Louis, MO, is preferred as in-office support may be occasionally required. Due to the needs of the business, ideal schedule is 8 am – 5 pm CST*

Pay Range: $25.97 – $46.68 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.