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RWJBarnabas Health

Paralegal, Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

RWJBarnabas Health, Short Hills, New Jersey, us, 07078

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Paralegal, Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

– RWJBarnabas Health, General Counsel Office. This role will support the Associate Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs Personal Injury Protection department in managing legal matters related to PIP issues within the organization. The ideal candidate will have medical billing and coding knowledge and at least five years of paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate or law firm setting. While experience in PIP law is a plus, it is not required. Location:

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052 Responsibilities

Provide paralegal support for the legal team in PIP-related matters, including documentation, case management, and research. Draft, review, and organize post-service appeals, legal documents, correspondence, and agreements. Maintain and manage legal files, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility. Support PIP attorney by compiling evidence, organizing documentation, and preparing summaries. Conduct legal research on PIP law issues and prepare memoranda as needed. Assist in the preparation of training materials, presentations, and reports for internal stakeholders. Track deadlines, filings, and compliance requirements related to PIP law matters. Coordinate with outside counsel and internal departments as needed. Essential Functions

Provide paralegal support for the legal team in PIP-related matters, including documentation, case management, and research. Draft, review, and organize post-service appeals, legal documents, correspondence, and agreements. Maintain and manage legal files, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility. Support PIP attorney by compiling evidence, organizing documentation, and preparing summaries. Conduct legal research on PIP law issues and prepare memoranda as needed. Assist in the preparation of training materials, presentations, and reports for internal stakeholders. Track deadlines, filings, and compliance requirements related to PIP law matters. Coordinate with outside counsel and internal departments as needed. Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, preferably with healthcare, nonprofit, or highly regulated industry experience. Familiarity with healthcare compliance issues including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and CMS guidelines is highly desirable. Skills & Abilities

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities from multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with document management systems and/or contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., iManage, Contraxx, DocuSign CLM). Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters. Collaborative and proactive approach. Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a large health system or complex nonprofit organization. Exposure to enterprise-wide contracting practices and procedures. Working knowledge of AI-enabled legal tools or interest in supporting digital innovation in legal workflows. Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additional Information

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits to support employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing, including: Paid Time Off (PTO) Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners (NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon) and more RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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