Legal Specialist II

Anticipated End Date:

2025-11-07

Position Title:

Legal Specialist II

Job Description:

Legal Specialist II 

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. 

The Legal Specialist II will be responsible for providing legal support and research services for the Clinical, Provider and Regulatory business counseling legal teams. Legal assignments and projects will involve multiple states, enterprise-wide functions and/or complex topics such as utilization management, artificial intelligence, mental health parity, cost of care initiatives and federal and state regulatory analysis. 

How you will make an impact: 

• Serves as a resource and may lead and/or coach other support staff. 
• Conducts complex legal research and analysis then recommends the appropriate course of action/next steps. 
• Monitors state and federal legislation affecting Clinical, Provider and Regulatory clients and initiatives. 
• Develops and/or implements recommendations relative to changes in regulations and laws. 
• Applies business knowledge and technical expertise to optimize solutions and improve practices. 
• Participates in projects and may participate in strategy sessions with business and staff. 
• Enters information and research into appropriate databases or other document management systems (e.g., Smartsheet).
• Supports contract negotiations and amendments.

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: 

• Excellent research skills preferred. 
• Exposure to clinical/provider issues and business processes preferred. 
• Proficiency with LexisNexis and AI-based research tools is preferred.
• Exposure to Smartsheet and SharePoint site development is a plus.
• Attorneys with 0-5 years of experience may be considered.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $72,902 to $125,000.

Locations: District of Columbia (Washington, DC); Illinois; Maryland; New Jersey; 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, non-discriminatory 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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

LEG > Legal Support

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