Managed Care Associate Attorney

A law firm in Austin is actively seeking a seasoned Managed Care Associate Attorney with a strong background in managed care, emphasizing experience in provider contract and billing disputes, medical necessity, level of care, and coordination of benefits. The ideal candidate should be adept in handling out-of-network payor provider litigation and possess a demonstrated commitment to the field. The role requires immediate responsibility assumption for legal matters, emphasizing strong communication and interpersonal skills, motivation, personability, and collaboration.

Duties:

• Handle managed care cases, including provider contract and billing disputes, medical necessity, level of care, and coordination of benefits.
• Manage out-of-network payor provider litigation matters.
• Assume immediate responsibility for legal matters within the managed care practice.
• Engage in legal research, analysis, and brief writing.
• Participate in oral arguments and other legal proceedings.
• Collaborate effectively with legal teams and other professionals within the law firm.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of general litigation and/or arbitration experience.
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional writing skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the field of managed care.
• Motivated, personable, and articulate with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a law firm environment.
• Bar license in at least one of the following states: California, Texas, or Florida (preferred).

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Preferred law school experience includes law clerk internships, moot court, or law review/journal participation.

Certifications:

Bar license in at least one of the following states: California, Texas, or Florida (preferred).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of managed care, including provider contract and billing disputes.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Brief writing and oral argument skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Motivated and able to assume immediate responsibility for legal matters.