Workers' Compensation/Medicare Compliance Associate Attorney

Title: Workers' Compensation/Medicare Compliance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm based in Pittsburgh, PA is looking for a Workers' Compensation and Medicare Compliance Associate Attorney with 1-4 years of experience to join their expanding Medicare Compliance team within the Workers' Compensation Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients, consulting on Medicare-related issues, and supporting case resolution efforts.

Duties:

• Consult with employers, adjusters, and attorneys on Medicare issues in workers' compensation and other defense litigation cases.
• Educate clients on handling Medicare set-asides effectively.
• Provide guidance on best practices for achieving favorable case resolution outcomes, including structured settlements.
• Conduct conditional payment searches and prepare Medicare submissions for set-aside approval.
• Draft Medicare-compliant settlement language for legal documents.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of relevant legal experience in workers' compensation and Medicare compliance.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Medicare set-asides and defense litigation strategies.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in Pennsylvania, or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

Job Location:

• Pittsburgh, PA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Multiple financial bonus opportunities.
• Firm-funded lifestyle account.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• An equal opportunity employer with consideration given to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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.