Paralegal, Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

Job Title: Paralegal

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: General Counsel Office

Req #: 0000217417

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $83,156.00 - $117,458.00 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Paralegal, Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health, a leading academic health system in New Jersey, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its Legal Affairs Department. 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.

Reports to:

• The Paralegal, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) reports directly to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

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.
• High 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, etc.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Collaborative and proactive approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working 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 experience in and/or interest in supporting digital innovation in legal workflows.

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.

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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 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)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education