Job Description

Overview

About This Role

The Litigation Paralegal provides litigation and case management support to the Legal Department and serves as a key partner in managing claims, litigation, investigations, and related legal matters across Acadia. This role supports attorneys and legal professionals through all phases of litigation, including case intake, document management, discovery, litigation holds, trial preparation, and coordination with outside counsel.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in supporting complex litigation matters in a fast-paced corporate legal environment.

Our Mission

At Acadia, we exist to Lead Care with Light. Every day, our teams help improve lives, inspire hope, and elevate communities through compassionate behavioral healthcare.

Compensation & Benefits

We value your expertise and dedication—and we invest in your success.

• Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and recognized holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental wellness resources
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within Acadia’s nationwide network

Responsibilities

What you’ll do…

• Support the management of litigation matters from initial claim through resolution.
• Coordinate and maintain litigation files, pleadings, correspondence, case documents, and related records.
• Manage legal holds, document preservation efforts, and custodial communications.
• Assist attorneys and outside counsel with discovery requests, document collection, document review, and production activities.
• Coordinate responses to subpoenas, records requests, and other legal inquiries.
• Track litigation deadlines, court filings, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial dates.
• Prepare chronologies, case summaries, witness files, and other litigation support materials.
• Assist with investigation of claims and litigation matters, including fact gathering and records review.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and litigation databases.
• Coordinate communications among facility personnel, Risk Management, Human Resources, Operations, outside counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Review invoices from outside counsel and legal vendors and assist with budget tracking and reporting.
• Support mass tort and multidistrict litigation (MDL) matters through document collection, case tracking, and coordination activities.
• Prepare regular litigation status reports and other legal department reporting.
• Assist with legal department projects, policy updates, and compliance initiatives.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with special projects and investigations as assigned.
• Support records management and retention activities.
• Perform administrative and legal support activities for the Legal Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS:

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives, and confidentiality requirements.
• Demonstrates professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exercises sound judgment and appropriate escalation of issues.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

What you'll bring...

Minimum

• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience supporting civil litigation, healthcare litigation, insurance defense, employment litigation, mass tort litigation, or related practice areas.
• Experience managing litigation files and supporting discovery processes.
• Experience coordinating document collection, review, and production.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Corporate legal department experience.
• Healthcare, behavioral healthcare, hospital, or medical malpractice experience.
• Experience supporting mass tort and/or multidistrict litigation (MDL).
• Experience with litigation hold management and eDiscovery processes.
• Experience working with legal matter management systems and document management platforms.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of litigation processes, court procedures, and legal documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and organize large volumes of information and documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with attorneys, business leaders, outside counsel, and facility personnel.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• PREFERRED - Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved or accredited program.

Why Acadia?

When you join Acadia Healthcare, you become part of a team dedicated to improving lives through compassionate care and ethical leadership. We are committed to helping our employees grow professionally while making a meaningful difference for patients, families, and communities.

At Acadia, we:

• Lead Care with Light by supporting those who care for others.
• Set the standard for care through accountability and excellence.
• Lift and uplift one another through collaboration and respect.
• Innovate quickly to save lives by improving processes and outcomes.
• Succeed as one by working together toward a common purpose.

If you're passionate about investigations, healthcare compliance, and protecting patients while strengthening organizational integrity, we encourage you to apply.

Acadia Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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