Tyson & Mendes

Legal Appeals Specialist

Tyson & Mendes  •  $25/hr  •  San Diego, CA (Remote)  •  27 days ago
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Job Description

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

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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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Tyson & Mendes

About Tyson & Mendes

Tyson & Mendes’ goal is to achieve justice for all through innovation, collaboration, and outstanding service. Founded in 2002 by principal trial attorneys Robert Tyson and Patrick Mendes, we are an AV-rated litigation firm of 250+ attorneys across the U.S. specializing in defending insurers, corporations, and insureds in civil litigation. Tyson & Mendes represents clients throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Our attorneys also serve clients in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin.

We have handled some of the most contentious cases that have helped define insurance defense litigation and have earned a reputation for targeting the threat of and stopping Nuclear Verdicts® – runaway jury verdicts exceeding $10 million.

Our trial-only subsidiary, TM HALO®, is wholly dedicated to stemming the tide of Nuclear Verdicts®. Comprised of elite Tyson & Mendes defense attorneys with decades of courtroom experience, TM HALO® lawyers parachute in to manage the thorniest, highest-stakes cases.

We ensure our attorneys have the tools to achieve exceptional results and protect clients from excessive jury awards. Through programs like TM University and the Tyson & Mendes Trial Academy, our attorneys receive deep training on proven defense methods outlined in Founding Partner Robert Tyson’s best-selling book, "Nuclear Verdicts®: Defending Justice for All."

Our newest strategy, The Apex, builds on 20+ years of courtroom success and data from 100 Nuclear Verdicts®. Launched in 2025, it is a trial-proven framework to help defense teams recognize and break patterns in high-stakes litigation. The strategy is detailed in our forthcoming book, "Nuclear Verdicts®: The Apex – Break the Pattern," by Founding Partner Robert Tyson and National Managing Partner Cayce Lynch.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Year Founded
2002
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