Paralegal - Hospital Environment

Evenflow Solutions has a client that is looking for a Paralegal to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to be join a company that has been named one of the Best Places to work in the Dallas area by the Dallas Business Journal for the last 15 years! Come join a team that has created the kind of culture where employees are valued by leadership, are part of process initiatives, and truly support each other as a team.

Position Details

• Long Term Contract role with the possibility of going perm at the end of the contract
• This will be a W-2 position working with Evenflow Solutions. Benefits are available to you through our company while you are working the contract position.

Job Description

The ideal person for this role will have at least 4 years of paralegal experience working in litigation or a healthcare setting. In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles required, knowledge of medical terminology preferred with a strong desire to expand their knowledge base to positively contribute to a strong cohesive group. The Paralegal will be required to use their Microsoft Office skills, WestLaw, Claims Management Systems, expense/billing and contract management systems to elevate the level of service the Legal Department provides to the enterprise. Employment law experience in a healthcare setting is preferred along with a strong desire to acquire new knowledge in insurance procurement. Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required to support the department’s mission and goals along with being detail oriented, logical, and an ability to methodically approach problem solving.

Job Responsibilities

• Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist internal and external attorneys and Legal Department team members with claim matters, discovery responses, subpoenas management, etc.
• Assists with preparing and completing multiple property and casualty insurance applications, keeping and maintaining insurance records along with fulfilling various Corporate Risk and insurance functions and responsibilities.
• Organizes and indexes complex case files and insurance renewal applications using claim/insurance management systems.
• Independently performs wide variety of legal, insurance, healthcare research and data extraction from various sources.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, chronologies, and case summaries for analysis by various internal stakeholders.
• Communicates with insurance adjusters, witnesses, experts, and external defense counsel in preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Reviews expense and billing data from external law firms for accuracy and maintains information in claims management system.
• Maintains calendar deadlines to assist in the management of claims, insurance renewals, and carrier notifications and contributes to resolutions of claims.
• Reviews physician invoices and ensures billing is in compliance with physicians’ contracts.
• Leads and maintains all aspects of the Riskonnect claims application. This includes preparing reports as needed.

What we are looking for in a candidate

• Knowledgeable – A combination of job related education, skills and experience
• Professionalism – Professional actions, communications and attitude.
• Stability – Even temperament. Ability to handle unavoidable tension and pressure.
• Accuracy – Absence of errors.
• Reliability – Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Attendance – Ability to Strictly adhere to assigned work schedule.
• Team work – Ability to work in a team for the betterment of staff, patients, and the Company.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university and/or paralegal training/experience strongly preferred

Evenflow Solutions (ES) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ES provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $31.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person