Senior Paralegal - Litigation- Hybrid
Company: The Cigna Group
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
This Senior Paralegal role provides an exciting opportunity to
join the Legal Ops & Shared Services team within Cigna's Legal and
Corporate Affairs department. This Senior Paralegal role will
primarily support the litigation team in all areas related to
corporate health care litigation. Specifically, this individual
will partner with internal counsel, work independently, and oversee
various facets involved in responding to lawsuits, third-party
subpoenas, small claims complaints, as well as execute litigation
discovery processes; including but not limited to: implementing
custodian legal holds, facilitating document and electronic data
collection, matter management and tracking, conducting custodian
interviews.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
--- Lead role in resolution of complex, multi-faceted, small claims
complaints and lower risk healthcare related lawsuits in
coordination with external counsel
--- Respond to third-party subpoenas in coordination with external
counsel
--- Organize, and track document processing, review, and production
of physical documents and electronic data for litigation cases
--- Serve as a primary liaison between in-house legal counsel,
cross-functional business partners (including IT and Compliance),
and external third parties (e.g., external law firms, data
consultants and e-discovery vendors) in the process of litigation
support and discovery
--- Partner with internal counsel and assist in defining
document/data collection scope
--- Distribute legal hold notices to custodians as directed by
counsel; including tracking and required follow-ups
--- Special projects or additional responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
--- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or 5-8 years of
relevant experience in as a litigation paralegal required.
--- Certification in paralegal studies required. E- discovery
experience is needed.
--- Experience working in a capacity supporting an in-house Legal
department required
--- Familiarity with eDiscovery related data collection and
facilitating data and information transfer with outside vendors
required
--- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
--- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize,
analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with
attention to detail and accuracy
--- Strong verbal and written communication skills required
--- Strong organizational/project management skills required
--- An ownership mentality, exceptional follow-through skills,
flexibility in embracing frequent change in all forms required
--- Demonstrated initiative, independent thinker, and worker
--- Able to work under tight deadlines, carry out multiple related
activities simultaneously and prioritize appropriately
--- Must be team-oriented and able to share information, identify
opportunities and make justifiable recommendations
--- Ability to work with confidential information
--- * Hybrid work arrangement --must be in the office 50% of the
time.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the
internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or
fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least
10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 35 - 59
USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience
and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an
annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why
you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on
supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your
employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits
including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral
health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company
paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of
paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our
employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a
commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated
to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our
divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are
committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and
patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race,
color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or
related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or
military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or
familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public
assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic
protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online
application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for
support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your
application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a
response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right
not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally
permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine
will not be considered for employment unless they enter a
qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their
employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona,
Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
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