Attorney

Meridian Technology Group, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Technology Group in Nashville seeks an Attorney to support an influx of eligibility appeals in a Hybrid role. The position focuses on reviewing eligibility documents, preparing motions, and conducting legal research for Medicaid-related hearings.

The attorney will draft appellate filings, participate in hearings, and may assist in Litigation or Legal Review as workload demands. Hybrid schedule and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and Tennessee bar.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with Medicaid policies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review documents for sufficiency such as POAs and HIPAA forms.
• Prepare motions and preliminary filings for hearings and discovery responses.
• Research Medicaid laws and prepare hearing notices and evidence packets.
• Litigate appeals through the administrative hearing process.
• Support workload in Litigation or Legal Review as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Multitasking

Judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Tennessee Bar License

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Meridian Technology Group is seeking an Attorney. Our client in in need of an Attorney to support an influx of eligibility appeals, the (Legal Review Attorney) unit is requesting additional support in the attorney capacity to ensure federal timeline requirements can continue to be met with high quality.

Description of Duties

• Reviews POAs, authorized representative forms, HIPAA authorizations and other purported representative documents for sufficiency.
• 25% of total work effort: Prepare motions and other preliminary legal filings in preparation for hearings and gather information to comply with discovery requests from opposing counsel or appellants.
• 25% of total work effort: Research laws, rules, and policies pertaining to Medicaid, prepare Notices of Hearing, and collaborate with Appeal Litigation Specialists to create information packets as evidence for hearings.
• 25% of total work effort: Litigate appeals through administrative hearing process, conduct necessary legal research to assist in identifying cases ripe for appeal and draft appropriate appellate documents and pleadings.
• 25% of total work effort: In this role, you may also be expected to help with workload in either Litigation or Legal Review (whichever area they are not currently in) based on volume and work demands.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
• Active License to practice law in Tennessee
• Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Excellent organizational skills necessary, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines
• Excellent writing and communication skills required
• Ability to interpret and execute public policy
• Ability to interface with multiple computer systems and applications

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with Administrative Procedures a plus
• Previous litigation experience a plus

Pay Rate Range $45 - $49 Per Hour

During an active assignment with the Division, the selected attorney contractors may be prohibited from the practice of law outside of their assignment. This is due to potential conflicts of interest, etc. This applies to all candidates submitted.

This position is Hybrid - the number of office days / remote days will be determined by the client

This position is located in Location is Nashville, Tennessee Hybrid with Work From Home Flexibility. Consultants should reside in the area or indicate the reason they are willing/seeking to relocate.

Any offer of employment will be conditional, based on successfully passing a Criminal Background Check.

Meridian Technology Group is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and non-discrimination for all employees in all job classifications and for prospective employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas therefore, please do not apply if you are not eligible to work without sponsorship, as sponsorship is not available at this time.

No 3rd party companies/candidates.