Attorney Network Manager

Metlife Legal Plans•Cleveland, OH

16d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MetLife Legal Plans is currently hiring an Attorney Network Manager for our growing Panel Management Department. This individual will work a hybrid schedule out of our Cleveland, OH office, with roughly two days per week in our office and three days a week remote. This individual will report directly into our Assistant Vice President of Attorney Network & Claims Management. The Manager of Network Attorney is responsible for delivering on our mission of developing, managing, and supporting our attorney panel to provide high-quality legal services to our members. You will lead a team of Panel Representatives and collaborate with the Claims Management team to provide our members and attorneys with a positive end-to-end experience of working with MLP. The Manager of Attorney Network will be responsible for managing and delivering on MLP’s growth and departmental service level goals. This position is also responsible for meeting the performance targets of the Panel Management team and is a key leader in developing new and innovative ways to improve the attorney experience and meet all operational goals.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability of leading a team, managing performance, and effectively developing team members to achieve goals
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
5+ years of experience leading and managing team
5+ years of experience in the legal field / legal industry
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Success as a leader who can create and maintain a culture of empowerment, development, ownership, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2 years+ of Provider Relationship Management experience.
Property & Casualty licensing preferred
J.D. from an accredited law school
5+ years’ experience as a practicing attorney

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Panel Management team operations and maximize performance
Ensure proper staffing needs are met for all positions, including the management of scheduling, PTO, and attendance
Ensure effective performance management within the Panel Management Team
Manage team performance and ensure team members are meeting productivity and quality metrics, service level agreements and MLP expectations and manage any issues.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 10–12 individuals, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, empowerment, and continuous learning
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, performance reviews, and development planning to support individual and team growth
Ensure that the Company’s Code of Excellence standards are practiced and maintained
Work with team to manage attorneys to meet our service expectations and requirements, monitor network to ensure compliance and address any issues with attorneys
Provide attorneys with the support they need to service our members and address all coverage, fee, billing and other questions and issues with attorneys in a timely manner to maximize attorney NPS
Oversee management of complaints, inquiries, and other client issues to ensure they are resolved appropriately and in a timely and efficient manner
Manage the review of coverage issues and appeals and ensure proper handling
Work with the Claims Management Team to understand and evaluate any billing issues and ensure they are addressed with attorneys
Work with Attorney Recruiting to identify panel access and sufficiency needs
Identify key metrics and collect data to make effective decisions related to panel attorneys and the Panel Management team
Make recommendations regarding how to use technology to optimize employee, attorney, and client experiences
Support implementation of new technology and ensure it meets business needs
Maintain a working relationship with CWA 4340 and collaborate with MLP Leadership and outside counsel on contractual matters
Support business development activities and initiatives to achieve MLP growth goals
Other duties as required or assigned