Senior Paralegal- Bankruptcy - Hybrid - Cigna

The Legal Operations and Shared Services team is looking for an experienced bankruptcy specialist to join the organization. The bankruptcy specialist is responsible for independently handling bankruptcies filed by healthcare and PBM clients as well as contracted providers, pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies. The bankruptcy specialist gathers relevant information from internal sources, formulates a strategy to address issues as they arise in the bankruptcy cases and determines when/if it is necessary to hire outside counsel. The bankruptcy specialist is a subject matter expert and will be expected to respond to questions raised by various stakeholders across the company. The ideal candidate must be: able to work in a time-sensitive environment; familiar with bankruptcy proceedings; able to read, understand and communicate, in a non-legal manner, important information contained in bankruptcy documents to their internal contacts; familiar with numerous contracts and their terms; knowledgeable about different types of funding arrangements and able to communicate directly with counsel for other parties when needed.

Responsibilities

• Notifying business contacts when a client or contracted provider, pharmacy or pharmaceutical company has filed for bankruptcy, keeping those contacts informed of important issues during the pendency of the bankruptcy; answering questions and providing recommendations when needed.
• Identifying and developing a strategy to handle issues that arise during the bankruptcy that minimizes the necessity to hire outside counsel.
• Monitoring bankruptcy dockets periodically and reviewing filings as appropriate.
• Identifying and requesting copies of debtor's contracts, agreements and policies from various internal sources.
• Drafting and filing proofs of claim.
• Assembling documentation to respond to demand letters, adversary complaints, claim objections and other filings.
• Working closely with and providing support to outside counsel, including but not limited to, devising a strategy to follow, reviewing and providing suggested revisions to documents drafted by outside counsel prior to filing.
• Compiling and reporting metrics associated with bankruptcy matters and remaining collection activities.
• Implementing streamlined operational procedures to increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years' experience of paralegal support in bankruptcy required.
• An insurance background would be helpful, but not required.
• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting or similar field preferred.
• Must be able to work independently, exhibit sound judgment and maintain confidential information.
• Detail oriented with impeccable organizational skills and the ability to work in a high-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be able to review internal billing statements across various business lines and review documents associated with bankruptcy proceedings.
• *Hybrid role- this role will require someone to be in the office 50% of the time. The locations are Philadelphia, Connecticut or St. Louis

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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