Privacy Paralegal

TruLegal; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

TruLegal seeks a Privacy Paralegal to support Privacy Counsel with HIPAA, HITECH, and state privacy compliance, incident response, legal research, contract review, and regulatory risk assessment. The role requires strong organizational, research, and communication skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Prior paralegal experience and exposure to healthcare privacy regulations are preferred. This position is ideally hybrid in Denver, Colorado, but remote candidates located anywhere

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Studies certificate preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• At least three years of professional paralegal or comparable experience preferred.
• Previous exposure to privacy matters, healthcare regulatory compliance, or legal research preferred.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal studies certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

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.