Paralegal Program Specialist
BC Forward

Job Info

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Paralegal Program Specialist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Paralegal Program Specialist role in Remote



Position Title: Paralegal Program Specialist


Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: Tentative start Date 11/04/2024
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 1+ Years Contract with possibilities for Extension

Job Type: Contract: 40hr/ week

Pay Range: $15 to 17/hr on W2
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The (Paralegal Program Specialist) is responsible for processing all HMS subrogation and

recovery functions involving the Florida Medicaid Program. This includes intake legal document

review, research, maintenance, case management, and claims review, settlement and other

functions relating to casualty, estate or trust cases.

Essential Responsibilities

* Responsible for initial review of documents submitted for approval, and overall support of Subrogation and Recovery Services.

* Effectively work, maintain and manage cases in accordance with approved program workflows and with current and accurate notes.

* Maintain a daily system of providing timely and accurate information required to move cases through the approved workflow pipeline.

* Review and verify legal documents and supporting documentation, including related Subrogation and Estate Recovery case documentation.

* Perform basic and advanced levels of document review, legal research, and case management.

* Perform comprehensive review of legal documents to identify potential legal issues and determine whether all required legal criteria are met.

* Professional interaction with Medicaid agencies, including TPL and Eligibility staff and state legal and attorney general offices; attorneys; corporate, professional, pooled trust, and individual trustees; court staff; beneficiary/recipients; and family members.

* Set up and maintain cases, including preparation of required correspondence, claims and other related documents.

* Provide timely processing of events, various contractual deadlines, and critical compliance issues.

* Perform and process intake of documents from attorneys, trustees, state Medicaid TPL and Eligibility staff and legal offices.

* Review and research leads regarding potential settlement situations that lead to the establishment of Special Needs Trusts.

* Handle phone inquiries promptly and with courtesy.

* Meet internal and state client objective standards for Customer Service, Research, Document Review and Intake.

* Complete periodic reports for state clients and management as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to interface with all levels of people both internally and externally in a professional manner.

* Ability to communicate and comprehend well both verbally and in writing, fluently in

English.

* Ability to be careful and thorough about detail including with cite-checking and proofreading skills.

* Ability to work proficiently with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

* Ability to work independently to meet objectives.

* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethics.

* Ability to function effectively under pressure and manage deadline oriented project demands and multiple initiatives.

* Ability to sit for long periods of time. * Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively. * Ability to perform the following: lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stopping, kneeling, reaching, and carrying of light to heavy items (40 to 50lbs). * Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems. * Ability to perform oral presentations with good quality. * Ability to perform well in team environment, to achieve business goals. * Average manual dexterity work in use of a PC, phone, sorting, filing and other office machines.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

* Primarily sedentary work in a general office environment

* Ability to communicate and exchange information

* Ability to comprehend and interpret documents and data

* Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, and moving objects (up to 10 lbs.)

* Requires manual dexterity to use computer, telephone and peripherals

* May be required to work extended hours for special business needs

May be required to travel at least 10% of time based on business needs

Minimum Education

* Bachelors degree required

Certifications (Required/Desired)

* Paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association approved program.

Minimum 2 years Related Work Experience

* Experience working in a professional office environment required

* Experience in a Legal office a plus.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

* Medicaid and/or Medicare knowledge preferred

Keywords:
Paralegal

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.


Who to Contact: Sai Durga

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled

BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.
This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230749 when responding to this ad.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
Florida, FL (Onsite)

Job Type
Legal

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
10/24/2024

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