Legal Specialist Sr.

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Specialist Sr. - Providing Legal Support Services for Multiple Medicaid States and Enterprise-Wide Functions

H1: Legal Specialist Sr. - Providing Legal Support for Medicaid States and Enterprise-Wide Functions
H2: Join Elevance Health and Make an Impact in Healthcare

Bold Headline: Experienced Legal Specialist Sr. Needed for Dynamic Healthcare Company

Elevance Health, a Fortune 25 healthcare company, is seeking an experienced Legal Specialist Sr. to join their team. In this role, you will lead support staff and provide legal support services for multiple Medicaid states, enterprise-wide functions, and complex litigation cases. Elevance Health offers a hybrid workplace model with remote work and 1-2 days in-office per week.

Salary Information:

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary range for this specific position is to (hourly).

Locations: California; Colorado; Hawaii; Nevada; New York; Washington State; Jersey City, NJ

Job Title: Legal Specialist Sr.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of legal or related experience; Paralegal Certification or an AA/AS/BA/BS in a related field preferred

Department: Legal

Location: Hybrid workplace model (virtual and in-office) with remote work and 1-2 days in-office per week

Job Description:

The Legal Specialist Sr. is responsible for leading support staff and providing legal support services for multiple Medicaid states, enterprise-wide functions, and/or the most complex litigation through highly complex legal assignments and projects, which utilize a recognized area of specialization and knowledge specific to the company. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and contribute to the success of Elevance Health.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and coach support staff
- Prepare and evaluate legal documentation
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Respond to subpoenas and inquiries
- Investigate and resolve complex cases
- Monitor state and federal legislation
- Attend and represent the company at legal proceedings
- Apply business knowledge and technical expertise
- Participate in projects and negotiations
- Enter information into databases
- Handle Provider Contracting for Medicaid markets

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 10 years of legal or related experience; Paralegal Certification or an AA/AS/BA/BS in a related field preferred
- Experience in Medicaid or other government programs preferred
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Skilled in the use of Excel preferred

Benefits:

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, incentive bonus programs, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) + match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources.

Equal Pay Opportunity:

Elevance Health is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company.

About Elevance Health:

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. As a Fortune 25 company, Elevance Health has a longstanding history in the healthcare industry and is looking for passionate leaders at all levels to join their team and make an impact on their members and the communities they serve.

How We Work:

At Elevance Health, the culture is designed to advance their strategy and lead to personal and professional growth for their associates. Their values and behaviors drive their shared success - for their consumers, associates, communities, and business.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy, with associates required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. The company prioritizes the health of their associates and communities and requires all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company is committed to providing accommodations for applicants who require assistance in the job application process.

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Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, 401k contribution, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, life insurance, wellness programs, financial education resources

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Paralegal Certification, Legal Experience, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Excel, Communication, Leadership, Coaching, Project Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning

Paralegal Certification or AA/AS/BA/BS in a related field

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Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certification or AA/AS/BA/BS in a related field and 10 years of legal or related experience

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