Healthfirst

The Paralegal will provide assistance and general support to the Legal department in its interaction with the business.

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:    

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution or high school diploma/GED plus relevant experience.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified.