Workers' Compensation/Medicare Compliance Associate Attorney

A law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Workers' Compensation/Medicare Compliance Associate Attorney with 1-4 years of experience. The role involves consulting with employers, adjusters, and attorneys on Medicare issues related to workers' compensation cases and defense litigation. The ideal candidate will educate clients on the proper handling of Medicare set-asides, provide guidance to attorneys on best practices, and perform tasks such as conditional payment searches, preparing Medicare submissions for set aside approval, and drafting Medicare language for settlement documents. Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills are essential.

Duties:

• Consult with employers, adjusters, and attorneys on Medicare issues in workers' compensation cases.
• Educate clients on proper handling of Medicare set-asides.
• Provide guidance to attorneys on best practices and strategies for case resolution.
• Perform conditional payment searches and prepare Medicare submissions for set-aside approval.
• Draft Medicare language for settlement documents.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of experience.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Medicare issues in workers' compensation cases.
• Ability to educate clients and provide guidance to attorneys.
• Proficient in performing conditional payment searches.
• Strong drafting skills for Medicare-related settlement documents.
• Effective communication skills.

This firm has a well-deserved reputation for promoting innovation and diversity within its ranks. The firm is consistently rated in the top 25% of all 250+ attorney national firms in regards to its minority hiring practices and its utilization of cutting edge technology and reputation for personal service earn the firm kudos from clients. Its attorneys seem to be content as well based upon the firm's amazingly low turnover rate. Practice areas include: appellate advocacy, construction defects, employment, environmental and toxic torts, IP, insurance coverage, medical devices and pharmaceutical, securities and investment, sports and entertaiment, workers compensation, transportation, technology and automobile, general, healthcare, liquor, products, professional, railroad and retail liability.