Position Summary

The Attorney is responsible for representing the company in litigation matters focusing on collecting healthcare receivables.

Essential Duties of the Position

• Handle payment disputes as requested by company/client, as well as estate, bankruptcy, receivership, and worker's compensation issues related to collection of receivables.
• Review and sign collection demand letters daily.
• Provide legal direction/advice for collection procedures within the company.
• Handle all aspects of Lien process on 3rd party auto injury cases.
• Advise company employees on various aspects of the law, including Fair Debt or Fair Credit Reporting acts, balance billing statutes, bankruptcy stays, Risk Management issues, and any other collection related statutes, rules, or regulations.
• Serve as liaison between company and client for settlement offers.
• Maintain expertise on legal issues and federal regulations regarding collection operations of company.
• Conduct legal research as needed.
• Review and sign suits, prosups, dismissals, continuances daily.
• Attend court when scheduled.
• Review and respond to correspondence and phone calls daily.
• Update court reports daily.
• Work accounts in 5ATY disposition weekly. 
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Professional attitude, and able to maintain composure in urgent or confrontational situations
• Effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
• Display strong organizational/time management skills
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and must be multi-task oriented
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Responsibilities of the Position

• Exemplifies the Mission/Vision/Core Values of RevOne Companies in all personal and professional behavior 
• Collaborates with manager to identify own learning needs and achieve goals using available resources to meet these needs/goals
• Works in collaboration with other departmental associates when applicable to ensure the continued success of RevOne Companies
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, while taking ownership of departmental outcomes

Requirements of the Position

• JD from accredited Law School
• State bar admission
• Working knowledge of general state collection laws
• Knowledge of HIPAA, TCPA and FDCPA, and the ability to be licensed in all states is preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years legal experience, at least some of which should include dealing with insurance companies or debt collection
• Litigation/Dispute resolution background preferred, specifically including experience in collections law, estate/probate, lien law, workers compensation, bankruptcy, and healthcare law or collection of healthcare receivables
• Ideal candidate will have substantial experience in resolving commercial disputes.
• Knowledge of Windows based software is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software is preferred, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Employee must be able to perform in a fast paced environment and be comfortable asking people to pay their past due accounts. 
• Employee must be goal driven, competitive, and able to be a team player.
• Proven ability to independently manage high volume case load
• Ability to deal with angry or upset people in a professional manner
• Hand dexterity
• Able to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand or walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Able to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly
• Must be organized, detail oriented and flexible
• Must have the ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA and FDCPA, and the ability to be licensed in all states is preferred.

Difficulty of Work

The Attorney position has a high level of difficulty.  The Attorney needs to be aware of all changes in the laws.  Although the Attorney has the ability to make independent decisions on how to proceed with cases, the Attorney always has to make sure the Client interests are protected.  Advice and guidance may be sought from the Senior Attorney as warranted to ensure the provision of quality service. 

Responsibility

The Attorney position has a high level of responsibility.  Any error could result in a potential FDCPA violation.  The Senior Attorney has weekly meetings with each Attorney to make sure the Attorney is following procedures.

Personal Work Relationships 

The employee must deal with a variety of staff levels, conditions and circumstances.  Routine contacts are to be expected from incoming calls, outgoing calls, management, and interdepartmental associates.