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Job type full-time
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This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the u.s.! davis wright tremaine llp is looking for a manager, insurance billing process to join our teamThis position can be fully remote working within seattle, portland, la or san francisco markets.
The manager, insurance billing process position will be responsible for managing the full cycle of the insurance billing process, including intake and auditing of new matters, review of time entries on prebills, appealing reductions, and advising attorneys on best practices and process improvement opportunities.
At davis wright tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusionDwt fosters inclusiveness and authenticityRegardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.
On a typical day you will:
Act as the primary firm resource for insurance billing guidelines, deductions, and appeals to meet goals for compliance and profitability
Monitor and audit the opening of new insured matters for compliance with insurance guidelines and requirements; confirm that all required information is provided or reach out to obtain missing information
Work with attorneys when drafting engagement letters to confirm the billing arrangements are clearly defined
Review time and cost entries on prebills to identify those that are not compliant with outside counsel guidelines and work with the attorneys as needed to revise narratives
Educate and train timekeepers on compliant narratives
Review deductions and make recommendations to the attorneys in order to submit appeals; follow up with attorneys to ensure appeals are submitted timely
Stay current with insurance carriers’ outside counsel guidelines to serve as an expert to the attorneys; ensure that new guidelines are communicated and attorney questions are answered
Work with other internal teams to automate new matter/timekeeper notification emails provide updates as information changes to ensure timekeepers are well-informed of time entry guidelines
Facilitate internal audits to measure attorney and paralegal compliance with insurance carrier guidelines and measure the effectiveness of training
Actively seek and identify opportunities to improve existing processes related to insurance billing and appeals; collaborate with internal teams to implement process changes
Prepare reports that identify the insured matters and analyze financial data for those matters; create metrics to review the profitability of these matters
Join us if you have:
Bachelor’s degree and completion of a paralegal program of study or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill, required
Working knowledge of the insurance industry and outside counsel guidelines
Highly developed attention to detail
Excellent writing, proofreading and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be a team player and willing and eager to help others and share knowledge and skills
Strong customer service, analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly and independently
Microsoft office computerized business applications (word, excel, and outlook)
Who we are
Davis wright tremaine llp is an amlaw 100 law firm with eight offices nationwideWe are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitmentAt dwt, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.
What’s in it for you?
Dwt offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:
Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to feel and reach with hands and arms and frequently required to sit, stand, walk and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this positionIt is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
Davis wright tremaine llp believes that embracing diversity and inclusion brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communitiesWe are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discriminationIt is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.
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