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UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

  
Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with attorneys to manage employment litigation, including opening files, preparing discovery responses, collecting documents, managing litigation holds, facilitating witness interviews, and organizing documents and files
• Gather facts, witness statements, and relevant documents to respond to charges and claims by the EEOC, DOL, and similar federal and state agencies; prepare drafts of correspondence, reports, and other legal documents related to claims, charges, and attorney demand letters
• Research relevant employment laws and regulations under supervision of attorneys
• Draft employment agreements, retention agreements, separation agreements, transition agreements, and other similar agreements based on templates and with attorney guidance
• Support attorneys on projects associated with labor and employment law, including conducting internal audits, developing training materials, and other cross-functional enterprise projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:  

• 5+ years of overall professional experience with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
• Employment law experience 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships across the enterprise and to gain and maintain credibility with internal and external partners
• Ability to model corporate values of integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation, and performance
• Ability to deal with multiple competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to manage an independent workload

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment
• Paralegal certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Experience in legal and internet research
• Solid communication, drafting, and research skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. 
 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only:

The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $58,300 to $114,300 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,  gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.