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Litigation - General Attorney in Greenville, SC

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC Dec 20,2017 Dec 15,2017 Location USA Greenville SC
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Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

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EPLI Program Manager Candidate will assist the firm’s busy Accounting and Finance Department. Will be managing the firm’s EPLI defense program. Will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Coordinates with various offices and administrative departments to monitor and ensure accuracy in the set-up of new insured matters, resulting in improved communications with insurance carriers and clients, as well as enhanced data integrity and internal reporting. Develops, implements and maintains a training program to train attorneys and legal assistants who are involved in EPLI defense work. Coordinates panel carrier renewal process by working with relationship attorneys and applicable administrative departments to ensure the rates and billing guidelines are most beneficial to the firm. Responds to attorney requests for information in their quest to secure new EPLI matters. Develops, implements and maintains a process to identify carriers’ reductions from invoices, determine why the reductions were made, appeal reductions made by the carrier where appropriate, and, when not appropriate, follow-up with billing attorney to determine if a change in activity narrative descriptions are needed. Develops expertise regarding individual insurance carrier guidelines and requirements. Acts as the Firm’s resource regarding insurance carrier rate inquiries, required vendors and the reduction and appeals process for various carriers. Stays current with regard to changes in insurance carrier rates and guidelines and maintains the EPLI webpages on OD Connect. Advises and instructs the firm’s eBilling Specialists regarding the distribution of recaps, timely submission of appeals, follow-up procedures and write-offs. Resolves delinquent EPLI accounts in an appropriate manner. Cross-train administrative personnel to provide back-up support. Prepares quarterly statistical reports, including graphs and charts that identify the number of EPLI cases and assorted financial data for individual insurance carriers. Manages new assignments and projects including non-panel rate requests, and maintains and updates various EPLI databases including those relating to Claims Examiner information, panel agreements, insurance carrier relationships and Firm contacts. Coordinates with Client Services regarding attorney requests for RFPs and represents the EPLI Department at various Firm functions, including the Attorney Retreat.

Qualification and Experience

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience, with working knowledge of the insurance industry. A JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school is strongly preferred. Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Document Management System. Experience with Elite or Aderant software applications. Analytical Skills. Problem Solving Skills. Ability to communicative effectively, in a persuasive and diplomatic manner. Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and handle numerous projects/tasks requiring strong attention to detail and accuracy. Takes independent actions and reasonable risks; Asks for and offers help when needed. Willing and eager to help others and share knowledge and skills.

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