In-House Litigation Paralegal - Remote
Job Details
- Req ID:
- 106026
- Supported Practice:
- Heartland Dental
- Category:
- Legal
- Location:
- 701 Emerson Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
- Salary:
- $29.00 - $32.00 per hour
Position Summary:
In-House Litigation Paralegal
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental support office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported Doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.
Heartland Dental has an exciting opportunity to join our Legal Team! As a Litigation Paralegal at Heartland Dental, you must be capable of handling a substantial workload in a fast‐paced, dynamic in‐house legal department. You’ll thrive in this role if you have strong communication skills and are a detail oriented, proactive, problem solver. We are looking for a flexible team player who is always professional and service‐oriented.
The Litigation Paralegal will play a critical role in all phases of litigation and regulatory inquiries, support the Legal Team’s processes and projects, and contribute to the key initiatives of the department.
Below is an overview of the key duties and responsibilities associated with this position:
Support the Legal Department with litigation management tasks, including:
- Manage and oversee litigation case handling, including court deadlines and internal milestones for all types of cases, whether at an administrative agency or general jurisdiction court.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to effectively manage all phases of the litigation lifecycle, with a primary focus on employment and malpractice litigation.
- Gather and organize documents for discovery responses or filings in ongoing litigation.
- Collaborate with the Legal Team on creation of scalable processes, legal department tools, and resources to improve new or existing practices and systems for the Legal Team.
- Review marketing materials, videos, articles, and presentations for legal and regulatory compliance.
- Special projects such as PowerPoint presentations, Legal Department reports, and support tasks for the Legal Department.
Minimum Requirements:
- BS/BA degree with 2 years of litigation experience or 4 years in the legal field specializing in litigation.
- Experience in litigation, legal concepts, and database reporting.
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as an ability and willingness to learn new software.
- Organizational skills, precision, and attention to detail;
- Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple tasks;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with internal stakeholders and external contacts, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues on various projects; and
- Capable of working independently and ensuring confidentiality.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Desirable Qualifications:
- Working with contract management, malpractice or employment litigation management
- Experience with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw)
We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.
Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.
We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.
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Benefits
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Paid Vacation & Holidays
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Access to Daily Pay
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Sponsored Continuing Education Opportunities
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Bonus Program
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Retirement and College Savings Plans
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Referral Bonus
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Health, Vision, Dental, & Life Benefits
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Fitness and Mental Wellness Programs
Personal Stories
“I joined Heartland Dental in 2018 with 13 years of dental experience in search of career and leadership growth, and I’ve gotten that in abundance. The support is never-ending. If you have a vision or a dream, Heartland supports it wholeheartedly. I am blessed to be a part of such an amazing Supported Practice!”
- 2023 Joined the Communications Team
- 2021 Promoted to Regional Manager of Operations supporting Columbia and Aiken, SC and Evan, GA
- 2020 Expanded PMO role to support a second office
- 2018 Promoted to become the office’s Practice Manager of Operations (PMO)
- 2018 Joined Heartland Dental as a Business Assistant
“I joined Heartland Dental in search of a new opportunity and have found so much more than I could have ever imagined. Heartland has provided me invaluable education opportunities that have allowed me to achieve things I never thought possible and do things I never would have imagined.”
- 2023 Promoted to Regional Manager of Operations supporting Charlotte, North Carolina
- 2020 Transitioned to a PMO role supporting newly affiliated practices and new, or De Novo, offices in Charleston, SC
- 2017 Promoted to Practice Manager of Operations (PMO) supporting offices in Melbourne, FL
- 2015 Joined Heartland Dental as an Office Manager
“Beyond supporting me professionally, Heartland allows me to make a difference in my community. Being able to volunteer in Free Dentistry Days has been a huge motivator for me. I am proud to make a difference by helping empower providers to give back.”
- 2023 Founding member of Alliance, Heartland Dental’s gender and sexuality employee-led community
- 2022 Transitioned to Digital Marketing
- 2022 Promoted to Field Marketing Strategist
- 2018 Transitioned to the Regional Marketing Strategist
- 2017 Promoted to Practice Manager of Operations
- 2016 Promoted to Office Manager
- 2014 Joined Heartland Dental as a Business Assistant
“I joined Heartland Dental in search of a new career opportunity. Thanks to the great leaders and developmental courses Heartland offers, I have grown both personally and professionally. I never imagined I would become part of a new and growing department!”
- 2022 Promoted to Payor Relations Supervisor
- 2018 Joined a new, growing department as Payor Relations Lead
- 2016 Promoted to Fee Schedule Manager
- 2014 Promoted to Fee Schedule Supervisor
- 2011 Moved to Dental Insurance Administration department as a Fee Schedule Coordinator
- 2008 Transitioned to a role as a Dental Assistant
- 2007 Joined Heartland Dental as a Business Assistant
Heartland Dental
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.
Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. But all our partners are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experience.
At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.