Paralegal - Hybrid NY

Hybrid Work Schedule:

• This position consists of reporting to our 100 Church Street (NYC) office 3 days per week.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Providing support to in-house legal counsel or the organization's attorney to address legal issues

• Reviewing and logging Fair Hearing notices; compiles and coordinates assembly of documentation supporting actions taken by the Plan

• Assisting in handling, preparing, coordinating, and attending scheduled Fair Hearings on behalf of the Plan

• Working with internal departments to coordinate and improve workflows related to the fair hearings and plan denials

• Preparing legal documents such as settlement agreements, contracts, evidence packets

• Reporting directly to in-house legal counsel or attorney

• Reviewing legal notices and directing to appropriate attorney or business unit for review and/or action

• Reviewing documentation and formulates argument supporting Plan action

• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:    

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel and SharePoint

• Related experience as a paralegal in a law firm and/or corporate legal department or managed care organization

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deliverables

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Understanding of the Medicaid/Medicare programs and the Fair Hearing process

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to careers@Healthfirst.org or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within Healthfirst Management Services will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with Healthfirst Management Services.

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Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $67,205 - $95,680

• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $59,800 - $87,360

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.