City/State
Virginia Beach, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
ParalegalActing under the direction and guidance of the Paralegal Manager, primarily responsible for researching and assisting on various legal matters, preparing cases for court, representing the organization in court, and completing all post court work to include filing abstracts and any potential court remedies in a timely manner. Provide legal and administrative support to the attorneys and the department.Must possess a positive and questioning attitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to collaborate with other Paralegals, Sentara Counsel, leadership and other team members to continuously improve processes. Must be able to understand complex legal information and be able to apply one's knowledge to ensure that Sentara is compliant with all laws and regulations governing legal matters applicable to the role. Must demonstrate a strong knowledge of the legal collections process.
On site at 1330 Sentara Park, Norfolk/VA Beach.
In Office at Sentara Park, one day per week (required)
Education- Associate Level Degree or
- Paralegal Certification required
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology and billing strongly preferred
- Paralegal Certification required
- Notary Public required
- Will consider-- Paralegal certification and notary to be obtained within six months of hire
- Three years work experience as a Paralegal or equivalent number of years experience performing functions in support of Paralegal activities in a law firm preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and billing strongly preferred
- Ability to travel to Northern VA courts
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Skills Required
- Associate degree or Paralegal certification
- Paralegal certification
- Notary Public (may be obtained within six months of hire)
- Three years work experience as a Paralegal or equivalent
- Knowledge of medical terminology and billing
- Ability to travel to Northern Virginia courts
- In-office presence at Sentara Park one day per week
Sentara Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Four weeks of paid parental leave at full base pay and two weeks of job‑protected family caregiver leave support major life and care needs. Emergency back‑up care and reimbursements for infertility, adoption, and surrogacy further bolster family support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(A) plan alongside 403(B)/401(K) employer matching is designed to strengthen long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life insurance with buy‑up options adds additional protection for families.
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Flexible Benefits — Choice of medical plan designs and dental/vision options enables tailoring coverage to individual needs. An annual election between tuition assistance and student‑loan repayment offers flexibility to align with financial or education priorities.
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What We Do
Sentara Healthcare celebrates a 130-year history of innovation, compassion and community benefit. Based in Norfolk, VA, Sentara is a diverse not-for-profit family of 12 hospitals, an array of integrated services and a team of nearly 30,000 strong on a mission to improve health every day. This mandate is pursued through a disciplined strategy to achieve Top 10% performance in key measures through shared best practices, transformation of primary care through clinical integration and strategic growth that adds value to the communities we serve in Virginia and North Carolina.
