Healthcare Attorney

An established New York-based firm is seeking a Healthcare Attorney to join its healthcare practice group in a hybrid work arrangement.

About the role

This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys hands-on litigation, managing meaningful matters from start to finish, and advocating for healthcare providers in payment, guardianship, and administrative proceedings. This Attorney will play a key role in healthcare litigation, payment recovery, guardianship matters, nursing home discharge hearings, estate proceedings, and administrative appeals, working closely with providers to ensure continuity of payment while navigating New York's complex procedural and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload on behalf of healthcare providers to ensure continuity of payment
• Negotiate and resolve private pay matters
• Initiate litigation against individuals for non-payment when appropriate
• Handle guardianship matters from initiation through hearing and resolution
• Conduct nursing home discharge hearings
• Initiate estate proceedings in Surrogate's Court
• Appeal denials of benefits from Medicaid, managed care plans, and insurers
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to develop effective litigation strategies while ensuring compliance with applicable healthcare and procedural laws

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in New York
• Solid litigation experience with familiarity with the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules
• Experience handling matters on the plaintiff's side is strongly preferred
• Comfortable managing a large caseload and balancing competing deadlines
• Prior experience with guardianship filings and proceedings, Surrogate's Court matters, and collection work is preferred
• Familiarity with federal and New York debt collection laws is desirable
• Experience with New York Medicaid rules, regulations, and administrative procedures related to long-term care coverage is highly valued
• Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Pay

Salary range: $180,000-$200,000, contingent on experience