Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation and Medicare Compliance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 1-4 years of experience in Workers' Compensation and Medicare Compliance to join their team in Pittsburgh, PA. The successful candidate will work within the Medicare Compliance group, providing expert guidance and support in defense litigation.

Duties

• Consult with employers, adjusters, and attorneys on Medicare issues related to workers' compensation cases.
• Educate clients on handling Medicare set-asides effectively.
• Provide strategic guidance to attorneys for case resolution, including structured settlements.
• Conduct conditional payment searches and prepare Medicare submissions for set aside approval.
• Draft Medicare language for settlement documents.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of experience in workers' compensation and Medicare compliance.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar in Pennsylvania.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Firm-funded lifestyle account.

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.