Attorney
Nashville, TN 37241 US | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE US
Job Description
Meridian Technology Group is seeking an Attorney.
Our client in in need of an Attorney to support an influx of eligibility appeals, the (Legal Review Attorney) unit is requesting additional support in the attorney capacity to ensure federal timeline requirements can continue to be met with high quality.
Description of Duties
- Research and review appeals in the client’s Tennessee Eligibility Determination System database and make a valid factual dispute determination. 25% of total work effort
- Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of Medicaid statutes, regulations, and policies. 25% of total work effort
- Review and monitor cases and appeals to ensure they are processed in compliance with Medicaid statutes, regulations, and policies. 25% of total work effort
- Identify issues affecting eligibility determinations and appeals and propose remedial measures. 25% of total work effort
In this role, you may also be expected to help with workload in either Litigation or Legal Review (whichever area they are not currently in) based on volume and work demands
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
- Active License to practice law in Tennessee
- Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Excellent organizational skills necessary, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines
- Excellent writing and communication skills required
- Ability to interpret and execute public policy
- Ability to interface with multiple computer systems and applications
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and experience with eligibility appeals procedures a plus
- Previous legal review experience a plus
Pay Rate Range $45 - $49 Per Hour
During an active assignment with the Division, the selected attorney contractors may be prohibited from the practice of law outside of their assignment. This is due to potential conflicts of interest, etc. This applies to all candidates submitted.
This position is Hybrid - the number of office days / remote days will be determined by the client
This position is located in Location is Nashville, Tennessee - Hybrid with Work From Home Flexibility. Consultants should reside in the area or indicate the reason they are willing/seeking to relocate.
Any offer of employment will be conditional, based on successfully passing a Criminal Background Check.
Meridian Technology Group is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and non-discrimination for all employees in all job classifications and for prospective employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas therefore, please do not apply if you are not eligible to work without sponsorship, as sponsorship is not available at this time. No 3rd party companies/candidates.
Please apply with your resume now or
contact us for more details:
Meridian Technology Group Recruiting Team
(503)697-1600 in Oregon
(800)755-1038 outside Oregon
www.meridiangroup.com
jobs.meridiangroup.com
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