Attorney / Chatsworth (Chatsworth)

Leibovic Law Group, LLP, the in-house law firm for Health Advocates, LLC, is seeking an Attorney for our main of office in Chatsworth, CA. Job Summary This position will be responsible for all legal aspects of claim handling related to Workers Compensation, Third Party Liens, and Insurance Collections. Job responsibilities: provide legal support for Insurance Recoveries Third Party Liability, and Workers’ Compensation, maintain assigned accounts to ensure timely case resolution, coordinate and develop action plans for group and individual claims in coordination with department leadership, participate in claim negotiations and settlements at all levels, draft and review legal documents to support legal citations in claim resolution, provide ongoing education/training on legal aspects and changes in laws that impact claim recovery outcomes, assist non attorneys with case management, perform legal research, and perform miscellaneous related duties, as required. Qualifications · Juris Doctorate Degree · Admission to California State bar · Experience with healthcare claim adjudication regulations and industry practices for health benefit and accident claims, required. Experience from healthcare provider and/or plan carrier side welcome. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Strong legal research, writing, and analytical stills · Strong negotiation and presentation skills · Ability to work independently and with others · Ability to manage large projects · Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research databases · Type 40 wpm Position Type: Full-time; Exempt Salary: $42 - $83 per hour (Depends on relevant experience) Schedule: Alternative Work Week Schedule: Mon-Thur 7:30 am-5:00 pm & Fri 7:30 am-12:30 pm Other: We conduct assessment testing and post offer background checks Benefits Health Advocates offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of today's employees. They include: Healthcare & Insurance Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Credit Union, Rideshare Incentives, Employee Referral Program, Vacation/Holiday/Sick Leave and other time off. About Us Founded in 1990, Health Advocates is the largest privately funded public advocacy company in California providing Eligibility and Recovery services to California public health systems, private hospitals, clinics, health plans, government agencies, and individuals. We are dedicated to identifying medical coverage from third-party sources such as Medi-Cal, Social Security (SSI/SSDI), and other health insurance programs to minimize uncompensated care to the benefit of both our clients and the patients and applicants they serve. Our success is born from a very unique blend of resources, expertise, and an unwavering determination to identify coverage and recovery solutions on behalf of patients that simply have no ability to pay their increasing financial healthcare debts. Innovation and compassion are integral to Health Advocates’ identity and these attributes have historically served our clients very well. We are proud of our past, excited about our future, and confident of our continued success. This position requires access to confidential protected health information (PHI). Our employees are expected to protect the privacy of all PHI in accordance with Health Advocates' privacy policies and procedures and as required by state and federal law including but not limited to the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rule. To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below Apply Now Health Advocates 21540 Plummer Street, Suite B Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 995-9500 p (818) 995-6872 f Health Advocates is an equal opportunity employer. We believe all of our employees should be treated fairly, consistently, and with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of employees. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, fair and competitive wages and benefits, dedication to the job, and close attention to employee relations matters. 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