Paralegal - Litigation Management

MedPro Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MedPro Group is seeking a paralegal or legal assistant to support its litigation defense team. You will analyze and process attorney invoices, respond to law firm appeals, monitor invoice aging, and assist with billing training in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.

The ideal candidate will have proven paralegal experience in litigation, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in litigation defense firm or hospital legal/risk management department.
• Familiarity with litigation terms and processes.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Proven experience of efficiency in a remote environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process attorney invoices for payment.
• Assess and respond to law firm appeals.
• Check expense reserves to confirm adequacy for invoice payment, and notify claims consultant when reserves are low or need to be increased.
• Facilitate law firm timekeeper approval.
• Monitor age of invoices and alert the claims team when bills in queue exceed 30 days.
• Assist with payment of bills below paralegal review threshold when needed.
• Identify firms that may be appropriate for audit or billing training due to non-compliant billing practices and report to Litigation Management Team regarding same.
• Coordinate audit calls or billing training on behalf of Litigation Management Counsel.
• Assist in the creation of training modules.
• Support functional area as needed and as requested by supervising manager.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal assistant experience

Litigation terms

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Remote work experience

Job description

Meet MedPro Group. We’re an industry-leading Berkshire Hathaway insurance company with a passion for our clients and our team. We are hundreds of professionals with varied backgrounds and experience levels who came together to achieve one goal: protecting those who have made it their mission to serve and care for others. Never considered the insurance industry before? We think you should.

In this role, you will…

• Analyze and process attorney invoices for payment.
• Assess and respond to law firm appeals.
• Check expense reserves to confirm adequacy for invoice payment, and notify claims consultant when reserves are low or need to be increased.
• Facilitate law firm timekeeper approval.
• Monitor age of invoices and alert the claims team when bills in queue exceed 30 days.
• Assist with payment of bills below paralegal review threshold when needed.
• Identify firms that may be appropriate for audit or billing training due to non-compliant billing practices and report to Litigation Management Team regarding same.
• Coordinate audit calls or billing training on behalf of Litigation Management Counsel.
• Assist in the creation of training modules.
• Support functional area as needed and as requested by supervising manager.

We are looking for candidates with…

• Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in litigation defense firm or hospital legal/risk management department.
• Familiarity with litigation terms and processes.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Proven experience of efficiency in a remote environment is a plus.

Why MedPro?

MedPro Group’s mission is built on a century-old legacy of protecting those who protect others. From our roots in our hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, we've worked diligently to become the nation's premier healthcare liability coverage provider, currently insuring more than 300,000 customers. With that growth, we've built a significant presence in all 50 states. Our team works across the country to provide the best strategies to mitigate risk and preserve the reputations of those who have entrusted their good name to us. That passion – built on a foundation of a culture that values uncompromised integrity, obsessive client focus, great teamwork, and a long-term mindset – makes MedPro a preferred employer that many call their career home.

General:

MedPro Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The annual gross base salary range is $60,000 to $100,000. This range anticipates the low and high end of the salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and competencies. Salary is one component of MedPro’s total compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, vision and dental insurance options, life and accident insurance, 401(k), and short-term and long-term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview, visit our careers website at www.medpro.com/careers.