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Company Overview
PACS Group, Inc. is a holding company investing in post-acute healthcare facilities, professionals, and ancillary services. Founded in 2013, PACS Group is one of the largest post-acute platforms in the United States. Its independent subsidiaries operate 325 post-acute care facilities with 47,000 employees across 17 states serving over 31,000 patients daily. PACS business support division, PACS Services, provides technology and administrative support services - accounting, finance, human resources, compliance, payroll, AR/AP, legal, risk management, information technology, corporate communication, and other business advice and support - to their healthcare facilities, reducing administrative burdens so their leadership and care teams can focus on the care, well-being, and quality of life of their patients and residents. PACS is one of Utah's Best Companies to work for. It has also been recognized as one of Utah's Fastest Growing Companies for multiple years.
Job Summary
Provides general legal counsel on contracts, regulatory matters, collections and other transactional related matters. This is an entry-level to early-career attorney role with a strong emphasis on legal research, working closely with and under the direct supervision of the Associate General Counsel to help the company stay current on applicable laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Essential Duties
Under the direct supervision and mentorship of the Associate General Counsel, engage in the following:
• Review, negotiate, and provide feedback on vendor contracts for various entities managed by PACS Group
• Assist with legal suits and pre-litigation risk mitigation efforts by conducting extensive legal research and providing support to the Associate General Counsel, helping to reduce overall costs by handling legal matters internally,
• Provide legal support for new acquisitions and post-closing items, including but not limited to legal diligence; document formation and revision; coordination with attorneys of sellers, landlords and lenders
• Coordinate with external counsel on current legal and compliance matters to ensure continual communication and transparency.
• Assist the external counsel with research and support in developing effective strategy to defend materialized matters and mitigate potential for further loss.
• Review complaints and/or summonses & subpoenas and forward to appropriate personnel for reporting to insurance carrier, escalating matters not covered by insurance to the Associate General Counsel for engagement of outside counsel,
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly follow ups with outside counsel on case matters; maintaining legal case documents in the matter management and cloud legal case roster.
• Compliance and other high value project assistance,
• Conduct significant and ongoing legal research on relevant laws, statutes, and healthcare regulations, and monitor relevant case law and industry developments, to help ensure the company remains up to date on applicable laws and compliance requirements; this research function is a core and regular part of this role.
Qualifications
• Must have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Must be licensed, admitted to the bar in at least 1 US state and in good standing.
• 0-2 years of legal experience; recent law school graduates, judicial clerks, and licensed attorneys early in their careers are encouraged to apply. Strong legal research experience and excellent legal research and writing skills are required, as this role involves substantial legal research to help the company stay current on relevant laws and compliance matters.
• Contract/Transactional Law or Healthcare Industry experience a plus.
• Licensed in UT or CA a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.
• Maintain required CLE credits.
Join PACS: Elevate Healthcare with Us!
PACS is elevating healthcare by revolutionizing our approach to leadership and quality care. Guided by our core values of love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and commitment, we strive to foster a culture of compassionate care within our teams and the communities we serve. As we grow rapidly, exciting opportunities await you to engage in impactful projects and contribute valuable insights to stakeholders nationwide.
If you're ready to make a difference and embrace our mission of creating real change, we invite you to join us at PACS. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare!
Join Our Team and Thrive!
At PACS, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. That's why we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Include

• Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• PTO and Vacation: Benefit from generous paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge.
• Financial Wellness: Take advantage of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses effectively.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company contributions to help you build your retirement savings.
• Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential support for personal and professional challenges.

Join us at PACS and take advantage of a workplace that truly values you!
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.