Associate Counsel
2 days ago
Paradigm is a pioneering accountable care management organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with complex and catastrophic injuries and diagnoses.
With a rich history dating back to 1991, we have been at the forefront of value-based care, offering a comprehensive suite of services including deep clinical expertise, high-value specialty networks, behavioral health support, payment integrity solutions, and robust data analytics to drive exceptional outcomes for patients, payers, and providers.
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, with offices across the United States, Paradigm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers our team to deliver compassionate and high-quality care to those we serve.
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Associate Counsel to join our small, yet dynamic legal team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in handling litigation matters, contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.
Key Responsibilities- Manage litigation matters, primarily related to provider payment disputes, and other litigation as assigned, including overseeing outside counsel handling such matters for the company.
- Review and respond to subpoenas, ensuring accuracy of service prior to response.
- Assist company employees with preparations for depositions.
- Lead development and negotiation of commercial contracts as assigned.
- Review alleged security incident matters in coordination with the Information Technology Security team, analyzing potential state law and contractual implications when needed.
- Stay informed of relevant legal developments in commercial health and workers' compensation, analyzing their applicability to the company's activities and objectives.
- Oversee the continuing development of Paradigm's Compliance program and ESG practices, including organizing and leading Compliance Committee meetings in collaboration with the Deputy General Counsel.
- Evaluate and address regulatory requirements to support business initiatives to enter new markets in coordination with the Regulatory Affairs Specialist.
- Review company operational policies, business practices, and strategies on a regular basis to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Develop and implement employee compliance training plans as needed, as well as mechanisms for detecting, reporting, and correcting compliance violations to minimize impact and optimize correction.
- Prepare for the possibility of audits and investigations by developing strategies, maintaining records, and designing procedures, and represent the company in the event of administrative or law enforcement audits and/or investigations.
- Promote the company's interests by developing relationships with agency representatives and contributing to public discourse around developments in laws, policies, and enforcement.
We are seeking a highly qualified candidate with the following qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school and admission to, and good standing with, the Bar in the state in which you live.
- Minimum of three to seven years of experience in the practice of law, with exposure to litigation, contracts, and compliance.
- Healthcare or Insurance Industry experience preferred.
- In-house experience helpful.
- Ability to handle a wide range of legal issues as presented in a corporate environment.
- Solid judgment and customer service orientation.
- Well-developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision-making, and time management.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills and ability to influence diverse stakeholders, including the executive team, to change traditional ways of doing business.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Solid analytical and conceptual skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive, exercise independent judgment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong work ethic and ability to produce high-quality work under deadline pressure.
- Unquestionable integrity and ethics and ability to remain firm with these principles under pressure.
This position will be performed remotely, with some travel to various locations within the United States may be required during the initial stages of the onboarding process. The Associate Counsel will likely travel to the corporate offices in Walnut Creek, CA or Tampa, FL two to three times per calendar year (with consideration for COVID or other restrictions).
Paradigm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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