Senior Paralegal Specialist at Independence Blue Cross LLC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Bring your drive for excellence, teamwork, and customer commitment to Independence. Join us as we renew and reimagine the future of health care. Together we will achieve our mission to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.

The Senior Paralegal is a Paraprofessional work assisting attorneys in providing legal services for Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies (IBCFOC). Position requires individual to:

·          Perform legal research and analysis of enacted laws and regulations applicable to managed care and health insurance operations.

·          Prepare written summaries and memoranda on research topics for staff and management. 

·          Prepare and/or assist in preparing/drafting contracts, licensure, and regulatory required reports and certification filings. 

·          Manage assigned filings through the regulatory approval process. 

·          Monitor new and proposed regulations, laws and requirements for various states and jurisdictions and reports on such developments to interested parties in the IBCFOC. 

·          Review various communications for compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. 

·          Maintain a current and comprehensive system of filings and regulatory filings, correspondence, and materials.

·          Learning and assisting with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Branding and Licensing requirements, reviews, and required filings.

 Primary Job Responsibilities

·          Performs in-depth legal analysis and interpretation of proposed or enacted laws and regulations applicable to the insurance industry to determine what impact they will have on existing operations. 

·          Reviews various company communications to assure technical accuracy and compliance with BCBSA branding and licensing requirements and any related-state requirements. 

·          Interacts with management and staff of various divisions and departments to gather necessary information in support of regulatory requirements, reports and filings.

·          Provides management and staff of various divisions with requirements for compliance to enacted laws and regulations.

·          Researches and drafts responses to inquiries from government agencies or the IBCFOC as they relate to company operations.

·          Participates in project teams responsible for the formulation and implementation of new or revised products, provider arrangements, regulatory requirements, or procedures.

·          Provides the attorneys with regular status reports on projects in progress and related-time conditions.

·          Organizes and coordinates assigned projects.  Performs complex contract and compliance projects as assigned.

·          Maintains and updates listings of state requirements or procedures related to operations and maintain documentation of special state forms.

·          Legal research involving statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, etc.

·          Prepare summaries, track deadlines and provide project or case management support.

·          Draft correspondence and other written materials as requested by attorneys.

·          Draft contract provisions, filings, and other legal documents for review by attorneys.

·          Analyze and track new developments in the legal field; maintain familiarity with applicable laws, regulations and policies affecting the Legal Department.

·          Maintains and updates listings of state requirements or procedures related to operations and maintain documentation of special state forms.

·          Performs other duties as assigned or as appropriate to position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Experience and Training:  

·          Minimum five years of experience as a paralegal for an in-house legal department or private law practice or the equivalent BCBSA brand, marketing, or creative services experience.  

·          Paralegal certificate preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. 

·          Working knowledge of MS Office, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Lexis necessary.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

·          Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of associates, as well as external customers, outside counsel, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

·          Follow written and verbal instructions.

·          Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

·          Perform under tight deadlines and moderate to high pressure.

·          Must possess strong written communication skills and proficiency in word processing and Internet research.

·          Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability. 

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