Junior Trial Attorney (IL) — Health Care Reimbursement

Prime Healthcare; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a qualified attorney to join our corporate team in Illinois. The role focuses on reimbursement issues with managed care plans and will require handling disputes through mediation, arbitration, and litigation, including court proceedings.

A strong background in health-plan litigation and advocacy is essential. Ideal candidates hold an ABA-accredited law degree and a valid IL or NJ license, with at least three years of experience in a law firm or in-house department.

Qualifications

• A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Illinois or New Jersey license to practice law.
• At least 3 years of experience, preferably at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience handling health plan and/or hospital reimbursement litigation including payment disputes, managed care disputes, arbitrations, court proceedings, and claims related matters.
• Proven ability to manage litigation matters independently, including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, and court appearances.
• Trial and courtroom experience preferred.
• Exceptional written, verbal, advocacy, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with managed care plans on reimbursement issues and dispute resolution.
• Possibly resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, and litigation including court proceedings.
• Manage litigation matters independently, including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Job description

Prime Healthcare is seeking a qualified attorney to join our corporate team in Illinois. The role focuses on reimbursement issues with managed care plans and will require handling disputes through mediation, arbitration, and litigation, including court proceedings.

A strong background in health-plan litigation and advocacy is essential. Ideal candidates hold an ABA-accredited law degree and a valid IL or NJ license, with at least three years of experience in a law firm or in-house department.