Legal Appeals Specialist

Tyson & Mendes LLP
San Diego, CA
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Detail-oriented billing professionals with experience in eBilling platforms and strong communication skills will find this role in legal appeals management at a growing firm in San Diego.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of law firm billing or appeals experience and a track record of resolving complex invoice issues
    — “2+ years experience working in a law firm as an Appeals Specialist or Billing professional”
  • Individuals who excel in creating and managing reports with Excel, Word, and Adobe for legal teams
    — “Generate reports using Word, Adobe, & Excel for legal staff to utilize in crafting comments to appeal”
  • Professionals comfortable with navigating insurance carrier websites and eBilling systems to submit appeals
    — “Intermediate to advanced knowledge of eBilling platforms and ability to navigate primary vendor websites for major insurance carriers”

Things to consider

  • The position requires maintaining composure and problem-solving skills under pressure
    — “Ability to maintain calm disposition in high stress environment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with insurance carrier guidelines and eBilling systems in your resume and interview responses
    — “General understanding of insured matter billing and major carrier guidelines”
  • Emphasize your ability to create and maintain spreadsheets and reports using Excel and Adobe
    — “Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Excel, Word & Adobe and ability to create and maintain spreadsheets”
  • Showcase your problem-solving and communication skills with specific examples of resolving invoice reductions
    — “Ability to problem solve and use resources to resolve complex invoice reductions”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful appeal submissions
  • recovery of reduced invoice amounts
Typical background
legal billing experienceappeals management

Skills & requirements

Required

Billing GuidelinesInvoice ReductionsAppeals ManagementEbilling PlatformsReport GenerationCommunication

Preferred

Legal KnowledgeProblem Solving

Stack & domain

ExcelWordAdobeEbilling PlatformsProblem SolvingCommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailLegalBilling

About the role

Original posting from Tyson & Mendes LLP via Greenhouse

Appeals Specialist | Tyson & Mendes

Are you a detail-oriented billing professional who enjoys solving problems, navigating complex billing guidelines, and making a meaningful impact? Tyson & Mendes is looking for an experienced Appeals Specialist to join our growing team!

In this role, you'll play an important part in supporting the firm's financial success by reviewing invoice reductions, managing appeals, and working closely with attorneys and billing professionals to maximize recovery. We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, thrives on organization and accuracy, and enjoys finding solutions to complex billing challenges.

Why Tyson & Mendes? We're a growing national law firm that values collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance. With a 37.5-hour standard workweek, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow, we offer a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative team where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you!

The Appeals Specialist role is responsible for reviewing and submitting appeal responses in various ebilling platforms in an effort to recover reduced invoice amounts. The position is responsible for various insurance carriers and will review their reductions, create and submit appeal emails to the attorneys, and submit the completed appeals before their deadlines. They may also assist the appeals team lead with various reports and other projects.  

Responsibilities

Manage the appeal process for reduced invoices for insurance carriers.

Generate reports using Word, Adobe, & Excel for legal staff to utilize in crafting comments to appeal.

Manage appeal deadlines and follow up with legal staff to ensure deadlines are met.

Utilize various eBilling platforms to submit appeals.

Communicate with timekeepers, billing specialists, and payables team to resolve issues related to reductions.

Knowledge of the eBilling/billing process for insurance clients.

General understanding of insured matter billing and major carrier guidelines.

Ability to problem solve and use resources to resolve complex invoice reductions and assist in preventing similar reductions in the future. 

Requirements

2+ years experience working in a law firm as an Appeals Specialist or Billing professional

Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Excel, Word & Adobe and ability to create and maintain spreadsheets

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of eBilling platforms and ability to navigate primary vendor websites for major insurance carriers

Demonstrate a willingness to research, troubleshoot and respond to billing appeal inquiries

High level of confidence and professionalism in written and verbal communication internally and externally

Ability to maintain calm disposition in high stress environment

Willingness to learn and adapt to changes

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 

Compensation Package 

The hourly pay range of $25-38/hour, depending on experience

Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed

Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-1,700)

Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate

Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%

Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate

Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60 

Paid parental leave at base pay

Benefits   

37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout

Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)

Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative

Firm-wide charitable giving program

Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues 

About Tyson & Mendes 

Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office!  (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube 

We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like Howell v. Hamilton Meats to numerous defense verdicts across the nation. 

But we don’t stop at great legal work—we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer Notice 

OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional. 

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm’s policies, please refer to the document provided here. 

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Pay Range$25—$38 USD

Source: Tyson & Mendes LLP careers (Greenhouse)

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