Medicare Compliance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Medicare Compliance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Medicare Compliance Associate Attorney to provide comprehensive consultation on Medicare issues related to workers’ compensation cases and defense litigation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for educating clients, advising attorneys, performing payment searches, preparing submissions for set aside approval, and drafting settlement documents with Medicare language.

Duties:

• Consult with employers, adjusters, and attorneys on Medicare issues concerning workers’ compensation cases and defense litigation.
• Educate clients on the proper handling of Medicare set-asides.
• Guide attorneys on best practices and strategies for achieving desired case resolution results, including the use of structured settlements.
• Perform conditional payment searches.
• Prepare Medicare submissions for set-aside approval.
• Draft Medicare language for settlement documents.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of relevant experience in Medicare compliance, workers’ compensation, or defense litigation.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania State Bar or eligibility for admission through reciprocity.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certification in Medicare Set-Aside (MSCC) or willingness to obtain certification.

Skills:

• Analytical thinking.
• Legal writing.
• Verbal communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.

This firm has a well-deserved reputation for promoting innovation and diversity within its ranks. The firm is consistently rated in the top 25% of all 250+ attorney national firms in regards to its minority hiring practices and its utilization of cutting edge technology and reputation for personal service earn the firm kudos from clients. Its attorneys seem to be content as well based upon the firm's amazingly low turnover rate. Practice areas include: appellate advocacy, construction defects, employment, environmental and toxic torts, IP, insurance coverage, medical devices and pharmaceutical, securities and investment, sports and entertaiment, workers compensation, transportation, technology and automobile, general, healthcare, liquor, products, professional, railroad and retail liability.