Paralegal II

Qlarant is a not‑for‑profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. The organization operates multiple lines of business, including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities, and fraud, waste, and abuse prevention. The Qlarant Foundation also provides grant opportunities for underserved communities.

About the role

The legal team seeks a professional to provide legal and regulatory assistance for investigations, appeals, hearings, external stakeholder requests, and general administrative responsibilities. The role supports the preparation of responses to congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, Requests for Information/Action (RFIs/RFAs), and external communications, while helping improve the efficiency of legal operations.

Responsibilities

• Review, quality‑check, and finalize documents for witnesses at administrative hearings.
• Review discovery requests, assign appropriate staff for responses, and collect documents.
• Attend administrative hearings and provide written summaries of proceedings.
• Draft legal documents, including responses to FOIA requests and payment‑suspension rebuttals.
• Identify responsive documents and custodians for litigation holds/FOIA requests, coordinate collection, and maintain records of active requests.
• Attend meetings, maintain case files, and provide general administrative support to the legal team.
• Complete all required security, IT, and compliance training in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with process improvements and efficiency efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (can be substituted for experience).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience required; 5–7 years preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to plan and arrange own work, collaborating with manager to prioritize projects.

Qlarant is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. The organization maintains a drug‑free workplace, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment background and drug screens.