Privacy Paralegal

Our client, a leading healthcare organization, is seeking a Privacy Paralegal to support Privacy Counsel with compliance matters involving federal and state healthcare privacy laws, including HIPAA and HITECH. This role will assist with privacy incident response, legal research, contract review, regulatory risk identification, and the preparation of legal communications and documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, research, and communication skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with legal and business stakeholders. Prior paralegal or related legal support experience is preferred, along with exposure to healthcare privacy regulations and legal research. This position is ideally hybrid in Denver, Colorado, but remote candidates located anywhere in the U.S. will also be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Research, evaluate, and clearly communicate legal information, findings, and privacy-related concepts

Recognize potential legal and privacy concerns and elevate issues to Counsel for further review and direction

Investigate applicable federal and state privacy statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance, and organizational policies

Assist with the intake, assessment, tracking, documentation, and response activities associated with privacy incidents

Support the initial review and triage of contracts to identify privacy considerations and prepare matters for Counsel's evaluation

Examine business-related legal materials, including employee-facing documents, forms, communications, and proposed initiatives, to identify and help address privacy risks

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant business partners within assigned areas of responsibility

Draft, evaluate, and update legal notices, communications, and supporting documentation under attorney supervision

Provide assistance with specialized legal assignments and privacy-related initiatives

Complete additional tasks and responsibilities as needed

Essential Traits for Success

Demonstrate an interest in interpreting legal and privacy obligations and communicating them through clear, practical guidance

Maintain a proactive, flexible attitude and openness to learning new responsibilities with guidance from a supportive team

Possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities, including active listening and effective engagement across organizational levels

Respond to telephone calls, emails, and inquiries with professionalism, courtesy, and responsiveness

Work collaboratively with colleagues and teams across different business functions

Build positive working relationships and maintain a cooperative, team-oriented approach when interacting with employees throughout the organization

Exhibit strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail, effective project coordination, and consistent follow-through

Successfully balance competing assignments, meet established deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic workplace

Demonstrate initiative and independence while contributing effectively to team efforts and a constructive working environment

Familiarity with healthcare privacy requirements, including HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable state privacy regulations, is beneficial but not mandatory

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent education required

Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or Paralegal Studies certificate strongly preferred

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

At least three years of professional experience in a paralegal or comparable position preferred

Previous exposure to privacy matters, healthcare regulatory compliance, or legal research preferred

Expected salary for this role is $55,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.

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Job ID: 7673