Associate General Counsel - Litigation
Company Name:
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
Job
Summary:
The Associate General Counsel - Litigation is responsible for the management of litigation and pre-litigation matters and providing legal advice to the Company with regard to various health insurance issues. This position must be a collaborative partner with the business to identify and respond to issues through proactive problem solving.
Responsibilities:
Provides advice to management on legal issues relating to the business.
Evaluates and develops strategies for litigation of varying complexity including all phases of judicial or administrative proceedings.
Manages litigation budgets and outside counsel.
Negotiates and authorizes settlements, where appropriate.
Provides legal support to the Special Investigations Unit and manages the Company's affirmative fraud and abuse litigation.
Proactively minimizes legal exposure through review of existing processes and recommends new or revised ones as appropriate.
Serves on various internal committees as both participant and counsel, as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of health insurance industry preferred including applicable ERISA and insurance-fraud concepts.
Knowledge of NJ practice and court rules preferred.
Skills:
Excellent Analytical Skills
Practical and Prompt Problem Solving Skills
Conflict Management
Interpersonal & Client Relationship Skills
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Highly Collaborative and Forward Thinking
Excellent Judgment
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Enjoys working in team environment
Education/
Experience:
Requires minimum of four (4) years' experience in the practice of litigation, preferably with some experience in a corporate legal department.
Requires Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
Prefers experience in the Health Care industry, including familiarity with ERISA and applicable New Jersey insurance-fraud rules and regulations.
NJ Bar Admission or eligibility to obtain limited license for in-house counsel.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
Education: JD
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Expertise: Legal & Compliance
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Newark, NJ
Job ID: TE082014-04054Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
Job
Summary:
The Associate General Counsel - Litigation is responsible for the management of litigation and pre-litigation matters and providing legal advice to the Company with regard to various health insurance issues. This position must be a collaborative partner with the business to identify and respond to issues through proactive problem solving.
Responsibilities:
Provides advice to management on legal issues relating to the business.
Evaluates and develops strategies for litigation of varying complexity including all phases of judicial or administrative proceedings.
Manages litigation budgets and outside counsel.
Negotiates and authorizes settlements, where appropriate.
Provides legal support to the Special Investigations Unit and manages the Company's affirmative fraud and abuse litigation.
Proactively minimizes legal exposure through review of existing processes and recommends new or revised ones as appropriate.
Serves on various internal committees as both participant and counsel, as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of health insurance industry preferred including applicable ERISA and insurance-fraud concepts.
Knowledge of NJ practice and court rules preferred.
Skills:
Excellent Analytical Skills
Practical and Prompt Problem Solving Skills
Conflict Management
Interpersonal & Client Relationship Skills
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Highly Collaborative and Forward Thinking
Excellent Judgment
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Enjoys working in team environment
Education/
Experience:
Requires minimum of four (4) years' experience in the practice of litigation, preferably with some experience in a corporate legal department.
Requires Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
Prefers experience in the Health Care industry, including familiarity with ERISA and applicable New Jersey insurance-fraud rules and regulations.
NJ Bar Admission or eligibility to obtain limited license for in-house counsel.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
Education: JD
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Expertise: Legal & Compliance
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Newark, NJ
Job ID: TE082014-04054Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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