Senior Paralegal Associate

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us! 

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

BASIC FUNCTION:
To provide case management, case event tracking, record keeping, legal research tasks, and general administrative support for the Office of General Counsel Health Sciences (OGC-HS) staff. Working under the supervision of an attorney in OGC-HS, duties shall include drafting and filing pleadings, preparing correspondence, legal memoranda, and other legal communications as directed, and assisting with all facets of the litigation process from claim identification through investigation to resolution.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
Has no budget authority and supervises no employees.

NATURE AND SCOPE:
Interacts on a daily basis with the General Counsel, OGC Attorneys, and OGC Staff. Also routinely interacts with Howard University Hospital Corporation (“HUHC”) Board Members, Hospital executive leaders and staff, University officials, University faculty and staff, attorneys in private firms, Federal and District court staff, administrative agency staff and other third parties.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Serves as primary point of contact for receipt of invoices, subpoenas, patient authorizations, medical records, and other document requests. Coordinates with attorney to establish and implement action plan for timely responding to all such requests.
• Maintains case files and records on medical malpractice and general liability matters according to established guidelines and provides related reports. Accurately tracks, documents, and reports case activity as required to inform attorneys and OGC staff of case status and pending deadlines.
• Locates and secures treatment, billing, employment, security, quality, and other records and documents in response to Court Orders, subpoenas, patient authorizations, attorney requests, regulatory inquiries, and other records or document requests. Accurately tracks and documents subpoena service, subpoena response, and other document production activity.
• Provides investigative support of factual situations and also gathers information for use in connection with claims investigations and preparation of cases for hearing or trial.
• Locates treating providers and other persons of interest who have been named in pre-litigation or litigation matters or in non-party discovery inquiries. Facilitates communication with and scheduling of witnesses for interviews, depositions, or court appearances.
• Provides administrative support for monthly Claims Review Committee, Risk Assessment and Accountability Committee, and HUHC Board Credentialing meetings. Assists in collecting, assembling, and distributing meeting materials. Provides technical support during meeting. Prepares Meeting Minutes. Maintains log of action items and monitors completion status.
• Coordinates claims investigations with the Office of Insurance and Risk Services, Office of the Chief Medical Officer, and Medical Staff Office and serve as primary non-attorney liaison between these offices and OGC-Health Sciences.
• Timely and accurately processes litigation hold requests and maintains an accurate and up-to-date log of status.
• Timely and accurately processes invoices f