Description of Duties:

• Reviews POAs, authorized representative forms, HIPAA authorizations and other purported representative documents for sufficiency. 25% of total work effort
• Prepare motions and other preliminary legal filings in preparation for hearings and gather
• information to comply with discovery requests from opposing counsel or appellants. 25% of total work effort
• Research laws, rules, and policies pertaining to TennCare Medicaid, prepare Notices of Hearing, and collaborate with Appeal Litigation Specialists to create information packets as evidence for hearings. 25% of total work effort
• Litigate appeals through administrative hearing process, conduct necessary legal research to assist in identifying cases ripe for appeal and draft appropriate appellate documents and pleadings. 25% of total work effort

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
• Active License to practice law in
• Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Excellent organizational skills necessary, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage
• workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines
• Excellent writing and communication skills required
• Ability to interpret and execute public policy
• Ability to interface with multiple computer systems and applications

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with Administrative Procedures a plus
• Previous litigation experience a plus