Billing Appeals Specialist

Overview

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning work forces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.

• Manages the appeals process for insurance carriers’ invoices, including:
  • Drafting narratives for attorney approval to optimize the rate of appeal successes
  • Managing deadlines for all appeals to ensure maximum recovery from clients
  • Sending all exception reports and timely follow-up reminders for appeal language
  • Maintaining an appeal log to monitor the status of invoices and outstanding accounts receivables
• Communicate on behalf of the Finance Department to in-house attorneys and answer questions regarding invoice issues and other aspects of the appeal process
• Collaborates with Appeals Team, its Director, and Billing & Collections to identify opportunities to decrease reductions with the Outside Counsel Guidelines and stays informed of changes to insurance carriers’ Outside Counsel Guidelines, assessing the impact of these changes on existing processes and procedures
• Participates in process improvement, including evaluating the Firm's current protocols, addressing questions and issues arising in day-to-day activities, and identifying opportunities for training enhancements
• Promotes a high level of customer service to the Firm’s Principals and clients on both an individual and team basis

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of legal billing/appeals experience
• Knowledge of Aderant and Bill Blast a plus
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word)
• Highly organized
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment

For Westchester County, NY the expected salary range for this position is between $33.50 and $38.00. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. For Albany, NY the expected salary range for this position is between $32.00 and $36.00. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

For Illinois the expected salary range for this position is between $33.50 and $38.00. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.