Curana Health is a provider of value-based primary care services for the senior living industry, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted & independent living communities, Memory Care units, and affordable senior housing sites. Our 1,000+ clinicians serve more than 1,500 senior living community partners across 34 states, and Curana participates in various innovative CMS programs (including owned-and-operated Accountable Care Organizations and Medicare Advantage plans). With rapid year-over-year growth since our founding in 2021, Curana is setting a new standard in innovative care delivery for seniors with high-risk, complex clinical needs, many of whom have been historically underserved by the healthcare system. Our mission: To radically improve the health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents.

SUMMARY

The Corporate & Regulatory Paralegal will assist the Legal Department attorneys in meeting the department’s overall goal of providing timely, actionable and responsive legal services to the Company’s board of directors, executive leadership, management and other stakeholders. This role provides direct support to attorneys responsible for mergers/acquisitions, contracting, regulatory compliance, litigation and risk management support, and privacy/data security. The Corporate & Regulatory Paralegal will work closely with attorneys in the Company’s medical group division to support acquired and organic growth and stay abreast of emerging regulatory issues. The Corporate & Regulatory Paralegal will also lead initiatives to streamline and improve the Legal Department’s delivery of legal counsel to the organization, as assigned by Legal Department attorneys.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the Company’s contract templates, including assistance implementing changes to comply with legislation/regulations and business changes.
• Monitor and research applicable state and federal laws, regulations and agency guidance.
• Maintain and update summaries of key state and federal legal and regulatory issues.
• Draft contracts, correspondence and other documents.
• Assist with medical group licensure, compliance, and responding to regulatory inquiries.
• Assist with litigation and risk management.
• Provide support related for mergers/acquisitions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superb attention to detail and organization skills, with the ability to prioritize, plan and appropriately approach workload and assigned projects to ensure completion.
• Skill in providing instruction and guidance, and maintaining effective working relationships with associates and coworkers.
• Excellent skills in basic computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated expertise in legal research, specifically in Westlaw.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and management.
• Knowledge of proper chain of communication and company administration practices.
• Analytical, creative and evaluative skills.
• Ability to assess operational conditions and processes and make recommendations to maintain/improve efficiency.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment; decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• Effective and concise documentation skills.

EDUCATION

High school/GED required. Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in paralegal studies preferred.

EXPERIENCE

At least five (5) years experience as a paralegal in a corporate environment, preferably in the health care industry.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Paralegal certification a plus.

Curana Health is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We affirm, in policy and practice, our commitment to diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable or state law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

The EEO policy applies to all personnel matters as outlined in our company policy including recruitment, hiring, transfers, and general treatment during employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency using contract management and other document organization systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superb attention to detail and organization skills, with the ability to prioritize, plan and appropriately approach workload and assigned projects to ensure completion.
• Skill in providing instruction and guidance, and maintaining effective working relationships with associates and coworkers.
• Excellent skills in basic computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Experience with Visio a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and management.
• Knowledge of proper chain of communication and company administration practices.
• Analytical, creative and evaluative skills.
• Ability to assess operational conditions and processes and make recommendations to maintain/improve efficiency.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment; decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• Effective and concise documentation skills.

EDUCATION

High school/GED required. Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in paralegal studies preferred.

EXPERIENCE

At least three (3) years experience as a paralegal in a corporate environment, preferably in the health care industry.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Paralegal certification a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret contracts, laws and regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Must possess strong problem identification and resolution skills. Must be well organized, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and possess good judgment and planning skills. Ability to interpret a variety of data furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to manage complications involving several variables in standardized situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent telephone contact with clients, staff, vendors, consultants, and management. Position often requires some flexibility in working hours. Must be able to work efficiently under high pressure and effectively resolve conflicts as they arise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires sitting for long periods. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Requires moderate typing skills and sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and such other office equipment as necessary. Normal or corrected vision to acceptable levels for common office work. Hearing must be in the acceptable range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for variable periods of time.

Benefits:

• Market competitive salary
• Flexible PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays per Year (7 fixed and 2 floating)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance benefits
• Vision Insurance benefits
• Health Savings Account contributions if you elect to participate in our Medical Insurance plan
• Long-Term Disability / Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Plan

Due to the nature of our business, we require all of our employees to be fully vaccinated within 90 days of their start date, in compliance with all applicable EEOC guidance regarding vaccines and qualified exemptions.