Litigation Paralegal

Role Overview

This position provides support to counsel within the Legal department on general and specific legal matters. It works with others as part of a team to prepare and review exhibits and other documentation for administrative hearings, including State Fair Hearings (“SFH”) with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Hearing and Appeals (“DHS/BHA”) and to coordinate coverage for attorneys, witnesses and other participants. It also assists with tracking data relating to administrative and legal matters for use by internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist legal counsel and others in managing litigation files and deadlines and coordinating with outside counsel
• Manage high-volume calendar, coordinating attorney and witness coverage for administrative matters, including State Fair Hearings
• Gather exhibits or other necessary documentation and prepare submissions to administrative agencies, including DHS/BHA
• Process documents received from DHS/BHA and other administrative agencies and outside counsel, including creating or adding to appropriate electronic files, entering data/updating tracking spreadsheets and providing necessary reporting to internal stakeholders of required actions
• Assist with preparation and/or review of documents, creating initial drafts for attorney review; proofreading documents prepared by attorneys and others
• Track court deadlines, filings and important dates

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (paralegal or related studies) OR Paralegal Certificate required
• 5+ years must include experience with administrative hearings, preferably relating to health care appeals
• 3+ years of administrative and/or healthcare experience managing calendars and case files required
• Experience working with ALJs, state agencies, advocacy groups, or external counsel required
• Strong writing skills with the ability to synthesize clinical and administrative information into clear arguments
• Exceptional organizational skills, accuracy, and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency with case management systems, appeals platforms, and Microsoft Office
• Experience supporting Medicaid managed care, state administrative hearings, or healthcare grievances and appeals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, LexisNexis and Legal Tracker
• Notary Public commission preferred but not required

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong writing skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency with case management systems, appeals platforms, and Microsoft Office
• Experience supporting Medicaid managed care, state administrative hearings, or healthcare grievances and appeals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, LexisNexis and Legal Tracker
• Notary Public commission preferred but not required

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, competitive pay, paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.