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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum is seeking a seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to join our team for paralegal support of OptumHealth Solutions. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate responses to subpoenas and pre-litigation demands, perform marketing reviews and conduct legal research.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with attorneys and business partners to gather information involving disputes with customers and third parties
• Gather records and respond to record requests and subpoenas
• Perform legal research
• Collaboratively work with internal legal staff on projects
• Maintain organized internal records, including tracking status of dispute resolution activities and response to subpoenas and record requests
• Review marketing materials and maintain legal guidelines
• Track, monitor and report metrics as needed
• Assist with the creation and preparation of meeting materials, presentations, trainings and other documents

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent job-related experience
• Experience in a litigation setting, or similar experience with dispute resolution
• Experience independently managing workload of multiple competing deadlines and priorities
• Knowledge of healthcare privacy laws
• Solid proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proven excellent attention to detail and solid organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years paralegal experience supporting litigation
• Proven sound judgment and interpersonal agility to collaborate effectively with all individuals and teams
• Proven comfort with uncertainty, with ability to proactively navigate a complex and heavily matrixed organization to effect results

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.