Healthy Careers Start Here

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we encourage professional growth in a challenging and fast-paced atmosphere. Our 'be healthy' culture promotes health and wellness at all levels of the Company, and we provide our employees with the time, tools and resources to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

The Associate Counsel, Operations is responsible for implementing the Company’s legal support process, including conducting legal research and overseeing the Company’s Request for Legal Assistance process, analyzing laws and regulations, and supporting the Manager, Legal Operations in managing the Company’s intellectual property. The Incumbent is responsible for supporting the Senior Counsel with internal/external disputes, litigation, and bankruptcy processes, as needed, and for providing legal support for the Company’s subrogation, tax levy and garnishment processes. The Associate Counsel, Compliance also acts as a subject matter expert on and provides legal support regarding HIPAA Privacy requirements and the No Surprises Act reimbursement dispute process.

Job-Specific Requirements:

• At least three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney is preferred.

• A Doctorate of Jurisprudence (JD) from an ABA accredited School of Law is required.

• Must be licensed to practice before all State and Federal Courts of the State of Mississippi and be a member in good standing of the Mississippi State Bar.

• Excellent research skills including the ability to use Westlaw and other legal research tools in an effective and efficient fashion.

• PC skills required, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be well versed in all Federal and State laws affecting the health insurance industry, including, but not limited to PPACA, Medicare/Medicaid laws, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.

Experience in health insurance law preferred, but not required.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.