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Senior Paralegal for Health Benefits (a subsidiary

at Health Care Service Corporation in Lombard, Illinois, United States

Job Description

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is invested in your future!
Job Summary
Welcome to a team of caring and passionate people who work each day to meet the needs of our members and clients. At Health Benefits (a subsidiary of Health Care Service Corporation), you will be part of an organization committed to offering custom services to self-funded health benefits plans that manage costs - without compromising benefits - by offering innovative solutions, flexibility, transparency, and customer support. We are now a subsidiary of Health Care Service Corporation, the largest customer-owned insurance company in the United States and a strategic partner of Health Benefits since 2018, giving us access to increased national scale and support. This is an exciting time to join our team and enhance our culture that emphasizes caring, diversity and inclusion, mutual respect, collaboration, and service to our communities.
This position is an In-house paralegal/paraprofessional in third party administrator law department supporting litigation, administering legal billing system, responding to subpoenas and record requests, filing agency licenses, and Secretary of State filings

As a Sr. Paralegal for Health Benefits, your key accountabilities and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

SUBPOENAS/GARNISHMENTS/LEVIES & LEGAL INQUIRIES
*Prepare response to subpoenas, garnishments, levies, and legal inquiries from Customer Service department. Verify all requests are valid, legally enforceable and HIPAA compliant and are completed within the required deadline. Assert objections and negotiate scope where necessary with the requesting party.
LITIGATION/PRE-LITIGATION
*Manage all litigation and pre-litigation as paralegal, and serve as primary support for Health Benefits' attorney
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
*File agency licenses and Secretary of State renewals
LEGAL BILLS
*Review legal bills, evaluate, and answer all billing inquiries and pay all appropriate invoices from outside counsel in legal invoice tracking software and invoice system.
*Administer legal invoice tracking software and ensure external attorney compliance with Health Benefit's billing guidelines.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
*Manage intellectual property portfolio.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and paralegal certification from ABA approved program

At least five (5) years prior experience working as a paralegal in a law firm/corporate legal department

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience using Pacer and WestlawNext or Lexis

Proficient use of online resources

Detail-oriented

Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities

Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple assignments concurrently

Ability to interact effectively as a team player

Prior experience with benefits litigation, general corporate law, and general group health coverage

Strong research, analytical, written and interpersonal skills

Strong time-management skills

Demonstrated ability to interact and influence senior business leaders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and experience with intellectual property portfolio management, particularly trademarks

Knowledge of group health and life insurance laws and regulations

Knowledge of HIPAA privacy

**Please note, the current location for this position is in Lake Forest, IL, but may relocate to the greater Chicago region. This is a hybrid role.

At Health Benefits, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our associates to support their life outside of work. We offer a robust total rewards package for full-time associates. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, a minimum of 15 days' of paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, new parent paid leave, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

HCSC Employment Statement:
HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All... For full info follow application link.

BCBSTX complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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Job Posting: 10951829

Posted On: May 22, 2023

Updated On: Jun 14, 2023

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