Med Recovery Attorney

About the role

Miller Johnson is seeking a skilled and motivated litigation attorney to join our Med Recovery Practice Group in any of our Michigan offices, including Grand Rapids, Detroit or Kalamazoo. The attorney will advocate on behalf of hospitals and medical providers to recover patient account balances from insurance companies, working on complex healthcare reimbursement disputes within a collaborative, growing team.

Responsibilities

• Represent hospitals and medical providers in disputes with insurance companies involving No Fault eligibility, coverage, causation, and priority issues under Michigan’s No Fault Act.
• Handle health plan disputes, including pre‑authorization, pre‑existing condition denials, COBRA eligibility, and ERISA preemption.
• Address reimbursement disputes under the No Fault Fee Schedule, Worker’s Compensation Fee Schedule, ERISA plans, HMOs, and government programs.
• Pursue recovery of customary and reasonable underpayments through litigation and negotiation.
• Manage claims involving third‑party audits, balance billing issues, and contractual disputes.
• Defend or assert charging lien or fee claims related to patient liability claims.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in court and administrative proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop case strategies and support the broader goals of the Med Recovery Practice Group.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of applicable healthcare reimbursement laws, regulations, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Michigan.
• Minimum of one (1) year of litigation experience; healthcare litigation or insurance defense experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Michigan’s No Fault Act is strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a high‑volume caseload with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and client service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with annual increases.
• Flexible scheduling and paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Healthy work‑life balance, diverse and inclusive culture, and technologically advanced environment.