Legal Specialist II

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Specialist II - Providing Legal Support Services for a Leading Health Company

Job Title: Legal Specialist II

Location: Hybrid (Remote and Office)

Salary: Competitive

Experience: Minimum 5 years of legal or related experience

Company: Elevance Health

Department: Legal Support

H1: Join the Legal Team at Elevance Health - A Fortune 25 Health Company

H2: Legal Specialist II - Join our Hybrid Workforce Strategy

Bullet Points:

- Provide legal support services for multiple states, enterprise-wide functions, and complex litigation.
- Conduct legal research and analysis, recommend appropriate course of action and next steps.
- Monitor state and federal legislation affecting the corporation and assist with regulatory governance and compliance.
- Attend and represent the company at appropriate legal proceedings and meetings.
- Enter information into appropriate databases and serve as a resource to other support staff.
- Minimum 5 years of legal or related experience required.
- Preferred experience in creating multi-state surveys of laws and regulations, familiarity with insurance and healthcare-related laws, and experience with provider contracts.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry.
- Hybrid workforce strategy with a focus on personal and professional growth for associates.
- Equal Employment Opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for certain patient/member-facing roles.

Description:

Elevance Health, a leading health company, is seeking a Legal Specialist II to join their legal team. This position will work on a hybrid model, with both remote and office work, and the ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of Elevance Health's PulsePoint locations. As a Legal Specialist II, you will be responsible for providing legal support services for multiple states, enterprise-wide functions, and complex litigation. This role requires a strong understanding of legal principles and the ability to handle complex legal assignments and projects.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare, analyze, and evaluate legal documents such as contracts, legal memorandum, objections to subpoenas, regulatory filings, and pleadings.
- Conduct legal research and analysis, and recommend appropriate course of action and next steps.
- Monitor state and federal legislation affecting the corporation and assist with regulatory governance and compliance.
- Attend and represent the company at appropriate legal proceedings, arbitration hearings, and/or subsidiary company board meetings.
- Enter information into appropriate databases and serve as a resource to other support staff.
- Participate in projects and negotiations with business and staff.
- Perform fact checking, gather documents, research and respond to subpoenas, record requests, and various inquiries.
- Manage e-Discovery processes and coordinate investigative and discovery activities.

Requirements:

- Paralegal Certification or an AA/AS/BA/BS in a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal or related experience.
- Strong understanding of legal principles and ability to handle complex legal assignments and projects.
- Preferred experience in creating multi-state surveys of laws and regulations, familiarity with insurance and healthcare-related laws, and experience with provider contracts.

Company:

Elevance Health is a Fortune 25 health company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry. They are dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. Elevance Health is looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on their members and the communities they serve.

Department:

The Legal Support department at Elevance Health is responsible for providing legal support services for the company's operations. They work closely with other departments and external partners to ensure legal compliance and protect the company's interests.

Salary and Benefits:

Elevance Health offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. This includes 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, among others.

Hybrid Workforce Strategy:

Elevance Health operates on a hybrid workforce strategy, with a mix of remote and office work. Candidates for this position must reside within 50 miles or a 1-hour commute of a relevant Elevance Health location. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. They are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, 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.

COVID-19 Vaccination:

The health and safety of their associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. As such, they require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If a candidate is not vaccinated, their offer will be rescinded unless they provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Join the Legal Team at Elevance Health:

If you are a highly skilled and motivated legal professional looking to make an impact in the healthcare industry, Elevance Health is the place for you. As a Legal Specialist II, you will have the opportunity to work on complex legal assignments and projects and contribute to the success of the company. Apply now and become a part of a Fortune 25 health company dedicated to improving lives and communities.

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Medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) + match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs, financial education resources

Legal Writing, Legal Research, Contract Preparation, Fact Checking, Discovery Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Database Management

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

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Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certification or AA/AS/BA/BS in related field

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