Senior Associate, Paralegal - Government Contracting

Davita Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in audit, tax, and advisory services is seeking a Senior Associate, Paralegal - Government Contracting to support their Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team. The role involves performing document reviews, managing intake processes, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive paralegal experience, particularly in government contracting.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental plans

Vision coverage

401(k) plans

Personal Time Off

Holiday breaks

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience as a paralegal or similar role.
• Experience with government contracting matters preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive review of documents for legal review.
• Manage work intake and address stakeholder questions.
• Liaison with outside counsel for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Paralegal - Government Contracting to join our the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform substantive review of all documents submitted for legal review, including but not limited to, solicitations, contracts, non-disclosure agreements, business associate agreements, engagement letters, data security agreements and policies.
2. Manage work intake and assignment process and address questions raised by stakeholders (such as client-facing teams, business enablement teams).
3. Serve as liaison to outside counsel to ensure compliance with Office of General Counsel (OGC) processes, procedures, and policies.
4. Participate actively in OGC technology initiatives to ensure that new platforms are fit for purpose, and existing platform enhancements improve functionality, as well as efficiencies, and provide guidance to OGC, and other stakeholders on such efforts.
5. Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum three years of recent experience working as a paralegal or similar role with in-house counsel or a law firm, and knowledge of basic business software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or minimum five years of paralegal or equivalent type of recent experience.
3. Experience with government contracting matters and/or ServiceNow workflow tools and ebilling platforms is preferred.
4. Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail; demonstrated ability to work within a team environment that is fast-paced, as well as demanding, and manage/motivate individuals outside of direct reporting lines.
5. Sound professional and ethical judgment, tact, and initiative to make independent decisions when necessary; ability to multitask and prioritize a diversified workload, meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision.
6. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, active listener.

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at "Benefits & How We Work".

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=1760_9_25

California Salary Range: $70,900 - $143,500

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.