Legal Specialist II

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Legal Specialist II

Location: This position will take part in Elevance Healths hybrid workforce strategy which includes virtual work and 12 days in office per week.

**The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles and a 1hour commute to one of our Elevance Health major office (PulsePoint) locations. Elevance Health supports a hybrid workplace model with PulsePoint sites used for collaboration community and connection.

The Legal Specialist II is responsible for providing legal support services to our federal government business (Medicare/Medicaid) for multiple states enterprisewide complex legal assignments and projects (provider contract negotiation prelitigation support resolution disputes) which utilize a recognized area of specialization and knowledge specific to the company.

How You Will Make an Impact

Primary duties may include but are not limited to:

• Review analyze research to support the negotiations for provider contracting under the supervision of an attorney.
• Prepares analyzes and evaluates legal documents such as contracts legal memorandum objections to subpoenas regulatory filings and pleadings to resolve problems close transactions
• Conducts legal research and analysis and recommends appropriate course of action and next steps.
• Monitors state and federal legislation affecting the corporation and develops and/or implements recommendations relative to changes in regulations and laws.
• Assists with regulatory governance and compliance issues.
• May attend and represent the company at appropriate legal proceedings arbitration hearings and/or subsidiary companys board meetings under supervision of counsel.
• Participates on projects and will participate in negotiations and strategizing with business and staff.
• Enters information as required into appropriate databases or other document management systems.
• May serve as a resource to other support staff.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Paralegal Certification or an AA/AS/BA/BS in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of legal or related experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills Capabilities and Experiences:

• Provider Contracting experience preferred(negotiating).
• Experience with Fortune 500 company preferred.
• Experience in healthcare industry preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s) the salary* range for this specific position is $83316 to $125000.

Locations: California New York

In addition to your salary Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location work experience education and/or skill level. Even within the range the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy power our business outcomes and drive our shared success for our consumers our associates our communities and our business.

We offer a range of marketcompetitive total rewards that include merit increases paid holidays Paid Time Off and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement) medical dental vision short and long term disability benefits 401(k) match stock purchase plan life insurance wellness programs and financial education resources to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/memberfacing roles to become vaccinated against COVID19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity genetic information gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.