Legal Assistant

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to deliver exceptional patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off, and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting, which features a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The Legal Assistant performs legal administrative duties for attorneys at our corporate office in Nashville. 

Schedule: Full-time, M-F

Compensation: Pay range starting at $22.00 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance are provided at no additional expense to the employee
• Paid time off (PTO), including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics.
• Drafts and edits legal documents such as contracts.
• Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis to assist attorneys with tasks.
• Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology.
• Performs secretarial duties that require knowledge of legal process, procedures, and terminology.
• Prepares documents and correspondence such as letters, electronic transmittals, and scheduling correspondence.
• Prepare document comparisons (i.e., redlines) and analyze distinctions.
• Maintains files, schedules meetings, makes travel arrangements, and submits expenses related to the same.
• Strong organization and communication skills, and works collaboratively with colleagues.

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to details
• Ability to problem solve

Education/Training:

• An Associate's degree is preferred
• Paralegal Certification a plus 
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required

DCI’s Differentiator:Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high-quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at [email protected] or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

For more information about equal opportunity, please see: 

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles