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Position: Paralegal-Legal Services Specialist (Contract Role)
Location: 100% ONSITE at 480 Bedford RD, Chappaqua, New York, WESTCHESTER, 10514, United States
Hourly Pay Range: $28 - $30 per hour
Experience: 5+ years of risk management/legal experience and Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate
Job Description: Reports to: Senior Director Risk Management & Quality AssuranceDepartment: LegalLocation: Chappaqua CrossingPosition Overview: The Paralegal-Legal Services Specialist assists the Senior Director Risk Management & Quality Assurance in coordinating the provision of comprehensive risk management services at Optum Medical Care, P.C. for all insurance, enterprise risk and medico-legal matters relating to the special tasks and activities of the department.Essential Duties: Manages the occurrence/potential claims reporting program, closely reviewing andmonitoring occurrences/claims and trending issues. Responsible for coordination of interviews, proactively gathering involveddocumentation and ensuring secure, protected and confidential file maintenance forlitigated matters. Responsible for notifying insurance carriers, claims TPA, physicians and attorneyswhen lawsuits are received. Coordinates document discovery, witness discovery, claims analysis, casemanagement, and case closure. Coordinate and schedule high-level meetings and conference calls. Receive and coordinate all service of process. Manage and coordinate all legal requests for physicians. Maintains calendars to include coordination and scheduling of meetings, depositions,conference calls, sends calendar invites and reminders, reserves conference rooms Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements Competencies Communication and Verbal Proficiency Interpersonal Skills Listening and Communication Skills Reporting Skills Scheduling Presentation Skills, Organization and Time Management Collaboration Skills Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Flexibility Technical Capacity Stress Management/ComposureEducation and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, 5+ years of risk management/ legal experience Experience with legal terms, laws and judiciary guidelinesexperience with medical terminology Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat Notary (preferred)Please note that this is a contract position—there is no guarantee that this position will be extended past the end date or converted to permanent status. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .