PART TIME PARALEGAL - KS (Overland Park)
Posted 03/19/08
Closes: posting date+30 days
Salary: Competitive
Ready to stretch your skills and reach for more?
At Gentiva, we make it possible for associates to achieve their most ambitious career objectives. Our success, commitment to clinical excellence, scope of service, and financial strength means we can offer you real potential to build a rewarding career. And you’ll be impressed by how we ensure your growth and development with Gentiva University—our 24/7, online continuing education program. You can learn on your own schedule, at your own pace and earn valuable CE credits. As a
Paralegal with Gentiva, you will:
•Review and analyze employee data (i.e. payroll data, HR data, EEO statistics) and write responses to all internal and agency complaints/EEO charges/DOL and OPCCP audits.
•Collect Requests-For-Information as needed, analyze data and prepare/submit Statements of Position in a timely manner necessary to prepare factual summaries.
•Work with Legal Department staff/field personnel via phone or on-site visits to respond to employment legal questions and discrimination charges/wage and hour complaints. Keep attorney informed of complaints and charges.
•Respond to branch inquiries regarding subpoenas and assist in determining appropriate documents to provide and actions to take.
•Assist with projects for Attorneys by obtaining specific factual information (e.g., documents and client information), and legal information (i.e., statutes, regulations, recorded judicial decisions and legal articles).
•Draft restrictive covenant letters and other miscellaneous correspondence for Attorneys as needed.
Qualifications
•High School Diploma or equivalent
•Paralegal Certificate or the relevant experience
•A minimum of two years experience working in a legal office or similar environment generally required
•Knowledge of legal research techniques
•Effective communication skills
Benefits
We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package may include: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; tuition assistance program and free CE credits through Gentiva University, our 24/7 online education resource.
*Ask your recruiter about qualifying details, including minimum required hours.
About Gentiva® Health Services
Gentiva® Health Services, Inc. is the nation's largest provider of comprehensive home health and related services. Gentiva serves patients through more than 500 direct service delivery units within over 400 locations in 36 states, and through CareCentrix®, which manages home healthcare services for major managed care organizations throughout the United States and delivers them in all 50 states through a network of more than 3,000 third-party provider locations, as well as Gentiva locations. The Company is a single source for skilled nursing; physical, occupational, speech and neurorehabilitation services; hospice services; social work; nutrition; disease management education; help with daily living activities; durable medical and respiratory equipment; infusion therapy services; and other therapies and services. Gentiva's revenues are generated from commercial insurance, federal and state government programs and individual consumers. For more information, visit Gentiva's web site, www.gentiva.com.
*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Mail: Overland Park, KS
66202
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