What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appeals Analyst position at Ogletree Deakins?
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Appeals Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing and processing appeals related to reduced time entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client and/or insurance company billing guidelines. This role requires a strong understanding of client and insurance company billing guidelines, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Essential Functions
Benefits
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletree.com with “Appeals Analyst" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Appeals Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing and processing appeals related to reduced time entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client and/or insurance company billing guidelines. This role requires a strong understanding of client and insurance company billing guidelines, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Essential Functions
- Independently reviews invoice reductions and prepares appeal response recommendations in compliance with billing guidelines to assist attorneys with their appeals.
- Determines priorities and calendars deadlines.
- Regularly communicates with the appeals team.
- Corresponds with attorneys or other departments as needed.
- Regularly reviews the appeal process for areas of improvement.
- Updates training and workflow as needed based on feedback and performance metrics.
- Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university.
- 6 years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation.
- Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Document Management System, and expense and billing systems.
Benefits
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletree.com with “Appeals Analyst" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
