Healthcare Transactions Regulatory Paralegal

We are seeking a Paralegal for our Health Transactions and Regulatory practice group to provide transactional and regulatory legal support related to corporate formations/reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions and the administrative processes related to health industry business operations and changes of ownership. Are you a strong communicator and enjoy working independently and with a team? If you are an experienced paralegal with strong organizational skills, then we would appreciate hearing from you. This is a hybrid position and can be located in either our Minneapolis or Des Moines office.

In This Role, You Will
• Prepare and file corporate formation documents with various state and federal agencies, such as the Iowa Secretary of State and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to form legal entities and obtain employer identification numbers and other unique business identifiers needed to apply for health care licenses and to enroll health care providers in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
• Provide initial review of transaction data rooms for due diligence review, including review of contractual obligations of buyer/seller entities for material contracts; as well as initial drafting of client-focused due diligence reports.
• Prepare Change of Ownership (“CHOW”) applications for filing with various state and federal entities, as well as managed care organizations, including interfacing directly with clients to obtain the necessary information and interfacing directly with federal and state agencies and managed care organizations to follow up on the filings through completion.
• Prepare Certificate of Need (“CON”) applications, draft initial letters of support and presentation slides and complete online filing of CON deletion/reduction forms.
• Assemble information and prepare materials for attorneys as needed based on client need, including closing documents, signature packets, transaction transcripts and change of ownership applications.
• Client contact focuses on preliminary or relatively routine data collection or communication of information.
• Apply basic knowledge of legal procedures, electronic discovery and document management, terminology, and activities to paralegal tasks.
• May perform other duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and excellent command of spreadsheets and project management tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with attorneys, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet shifting and competing deadlines.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to perform well and meet deadlines in a changing high-paced and at times high-pressure environment.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise absolute discretion and excellent judgment.

Preferred
• Basic knowledge of state and federal agencies and general knowledge of the governmental agencies that regulate healthcare entities (i.e., the Iowa Department of Inspection, Appeals and Licensing, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Medicare Administrative Contractors), experience with the Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) and experience working in the healthcare industry generally.

About Dorsey

Dorsey Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking financial institutions; development infrastructure; energy natural resources; food, beverage agribusiness; healthcare life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One Of Our Greatest Strengths Is a Friendly, Cooperative Culture That Values And Appreciates Each Individual. Dorsey Has Received External Recognition For Our Welcoming Workplace, Including
• Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
• Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
• 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
• Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
• Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-4+2-5178.

How To Apply

Dorsey Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

The pay range for this position in Minnesota only is $25.00 to $36.00 per hour.

This range represents Dorsey’s good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Dorsey Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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