Appeals Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Appeals Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing and processing appeals related to reduced time entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client and/or insurance company billing guidelines. This role requires a strong understanding of client and insurance company billing guidelines, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where we have a physical office.

Essential Functions

• Independently reviews invoice reductions and prepares appeal response recommendations in compliance with billing guidelines to assist attorneys with their appeals.
• Determines priorities and calendars deadlines.
• Regularly communicates with the appeals team.
• Corresponds with attorneys or other departments as needed.
• Regularly reviews the appeal process for areas of improvement.
• Updates training and workflow as needed based on feedback and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Six+ years of paralegal or legal billing experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Document Management System, and expense and billing systems.

Benefits

• In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $73,107 and $94,609.
• In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $66,565 and $104,333.
• In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $68,687 and $104,333.
• In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $76,643 and $99,185.
• In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $76,643 and $99,185.
• In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $68,687 and $88,889.
• In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $76,643 and $99,185.
• In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $80,621 and $104,333.
• In accordance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $68,687 and $88,889.
• In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $80,621 and $104,333.
• In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current scale range for this position in Cleveland, OH is $66,565 and $86,143 annually.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Libby Naikelis at libby.naikelis@ogletree.com with “Appeals Analyst" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.