We are seeking an Attorney to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Attorney to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations. As an Attorney, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to our organization on a variety of legal matters. Your primary focus will be on ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as managing legal risks. You will also be responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents/contracts, and representing the organization in legal proceedings. Your work will have a significant impact on the success of our organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Must have active license to practice law in Florida and be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on health care law
- Strong knowledge of health care laws and regulations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a large health care organization
- Experience with Medicare and Medicaid regulations
- Experience with health care compliance programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients on a wide range of issues including contracts, compliance, litigation, and regulatory matters.
- Conduct detailed legal research and analysis to support case preparation and decision-making.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
- Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other legal proceedings.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop case strategies and ensure clear communication throughout the legal process.
- Stay current with changes in laws and regulations that may impact clients or the organization.
- Manage case files, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely completion of legal tasks.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Florida and member in good standing of the Florida Bar
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on health care law
- Strong knowledge of health care laws and regulations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a large health care organization
- Experience with Medicare and Medicaid regulations
- Experience with health care compliance programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
Independent Living Systems, LLC, offers a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible Market. Independent Living Systems has been an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 16 years. Leveraging ILS’ award winning technology platform, ILS provides assistance beyond the clinical realm at every stage of care from hospitalization to the treatment of chronic illnesses to personalized care management including nutritional support. As one of the country’s leading providers of Nutritional Support Services and medically tailored meals, ILS provides nutrition counseling and home delivered meals for individuals transitioning from acute settings to the home as well as for those combatting the effects of one or more chronic diseases. In partnership with health plans, providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies, ILS provides solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs. ILS’ suite of products and services include: MLTSS - Managed Long-Term Services Supports Suite of solutions including assessments, care management, and coordination of home and community-based services, care planning, and back-office support CCM - Comprehensive Care Management A streamlined solution for ongoing care management and care optimization targeted towards special needs populations and special needs plans Meals and Nutrition One of the nation’s largest nutritional providers delivering consistent, high-quality therapeutic meals to elderly and at-risk populations TPA – Third Party Administration A fully integrated business and technology offering to support all administrative and financial reporting requirements of health plans and risk bearing entities MSO – Management Services Organization Population and provider-based interventions to address utilization and monitor unit costs of services For more information please contact us via email at [email protected].
