Paralegal I

Sysazzle; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K Plan

Job summary

Sysazzle is seeking a Paralegal I in a hybrid role (Denver, CO) to manage high-volume contracting for Hospital Services Agreements. Responsibilities include drafting, redlining, and ensuring compliance with the PADU framework within TQ guidelines.

The position supports contract lifecycle management from drafting to closeout and invoicing. The ideal candidate will have 1+ year paralegal experience, an Associate's degree or higher, and a Paralegal Studies certificate; MS 365 proficiency is

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate required; contract drafting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting & Review: Review intake forms and draft initial agreements and amendments.
• Administrative & Dispute Support: Draft and process Short-Term Extensions, Notices of Non-Renewal, Demand Letters, and Breach Letters for delinquent hospital accounts or disputes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project execution

Education

Associate's Degree required

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Certificate in Paralegal Studies required

Tools

MS 365

Job description

Paralegal I

Duration: 5 Months contract

Location: Denver, CO, 80202/Nashville/Brentwood, TN, (Hybrid, two days a week onsite)

The Paralegal I on the HSG Business Arrangements and Transactions (BAT) team is responsible for managing the high-volume, fast-paced contracting lifecycle for Hospital Services Agreements (HSAs). This role requires a strong grasp of drafting, redlining, and client's specific regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting & Review: Review intake forms and draft initial agreements and amendments. Ensure that all drafts comply with Team Quest (TQ) handbook requirements and the HSG Preferred, Acceptable, Discouraged, Unacceptable (PADU) framework.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Create and maintain records in Jarvis and Eagle. Once negotiations are "pencils down," finalize clean documents, route for internal and hospital signatures, and oversee the contract closeout process so the billing team (ROPS) can initiate invoicing.
• Administrative & Dispute Support: Draft and process Short-Term Extensions (STEs), Notices of Non-Renewal (NNTR), Demand Letters, and Breach Letters for delinquent hospital accounts or operational disputes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Paralegal.
• Previous experience drafting and negotiating contracts preferred.
• Proficiency in MS 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams required.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies required.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION

• Commitment to client's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, and/or physicians in everyday performance and interactions
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively and positively interact with others across all levels of the organization, including:
  • Demonstrated professionalism and courtesy in responding to phone calls and emails; and
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and project execution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment.
• Self-directed; able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to recognize issues, respond accordingly, and research and obtain resolution to problems.

Skills

• Previous experience drafting and negotiating contracts preferred.
• Proficiency in MS 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams required.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies required.

Education

• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies required.

We offer health benefits and 401K Plan