Paralegal II

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.

Paralegal II

This Paralegal position supports the Labor and Employment Operatives Advice and Litigation ("LEO - A&L") team. The LEO A&L team handles all legal issues and disputes related to teammates, including pay (wage and hour issues), discrimination, harassment, leave, accommodation of disabilities, labor/union issues, employment agreements, non-competes, and government contractor compliance.

This position may be based in:

• Irvine, CA
• El Segundo, CA
• Denver, CO

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Supports attorneys in day-to-day tasks and may periodically assist others on special projects as needed with minimal supervision.
• Maintains electronic database and files for pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other documents regarding various litigation and labor and employment-related matters (including wage and hour issues, as well as class actions).

• Liaises between the LEO A&L team and operating groups in managing litigation matters.
• Assists with the collection of documentation from various systems and company contacts, coordinates document productions, and conducts document reviews (including employment records, business records, etc.)
• Assists in responding to subpoenas and court orders.
• Prepares, coordinates, and calendars dockets.
• Analyzes and manipulates data exports in excel and other legal project management platforms to provide metrics.
• Consistent, regular, punctual attendance, as scheduled, is an essential responsibility of this position.
• Able to work approved overtime with little or no notice as needed.
• Attends team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed or required.
• Ability to initiate and partner with the team to provide creative solutions for legal process efficiency.
• Knows, understands, and follows teammate guidelines, employment practices, and department or company procedures
• Ability to multi-task by managing multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies preferred.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of paralegal experience (in-house or government practice preferred).
• Labor and employment law experience preferred.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude.
• Proficiency in MS 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Teams.

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

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. 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.