Legal Appeals Specialist

Location: Remote, associated with San Diego, California, United States

Salary: $25–$38 per hour, depending on experience; overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate as needed.

Company

Tyson & Mendes is a growing national civil defense law firm delivering trial and insurance defense services across the United States.

What you will do

• Manage the appeals process for reduced invoices submitted by insurance carriers.
• Review invoice reductions and prepare appeal emails and responses for attorneys and legal staff.
• Generate reports and spreadsheets using Word, Adobe, and Excel to support appeal comments.
• Track appeal deadlines and follow up with legal staff to ensure timely submissions.
• Submit appeals through various eBilling platforms and carrier vendor websites.
• Coordinate with timekeepers, billing specialists, and payables teams to resolve reduction issues and prevent recurring problems.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a law firm as an Appeals Specialist or billing professional.
• Intermediate or advanced Excel, Word, and Adobe skills, including spreadsheet creation and maintenance.
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of eBilling platforms and major insurance carrier vendor websites.
• Knowledge of eBilling processes for insurance clients, insured matter billing, and major carrier guidelines.
• Strong research, troubleshooting, written and verbal communication, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to remain calm in a high-stress environment and adapt to change.

Culture & Benefits

• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental plans; some plans are available at zero employee cost.
• 401(k) program with employer matching contributions.
• Annual vacation accrual, paid parental leave, and a $60 monthly technology reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program, educational reimbursement of up to $3,500 per calendar year, diversity initiatives, charitable giving, and social events.