CHRISTUS Health
Director Litigation – Risk Finance
CHRISTUS Health
The Litigation Attorney is a junior‑level attorney with litigation experience who will manage all stages of litigation and claims management, from service of process through case resolution. Primary responsibilities include direct supervision of two team members—a paralegal and a claims coordinator—overseeing low‑ to middle‑level risk claims and managing the work of the claims team as well as outside counsel. The Litigator will provide timely responses to claims, complaints, subpoenas and other service of process; conduct legal research; review and draft pleadings and discovery responses; prepare claim summaries, executive reporting, and liaise for mediation, trial and other litigation‑related events; manage e‑discovery and legal holds; and perform other activities under the supervision of senior attorneys covering all phases of litigation from pre‑trial investigation through mediation, settlement, verdict or appeal.
Responsibilities
Work with the VP of Litigation and other attorneys in the daily management of pre‑litigation and litigation pertaining to a broad range of matters for the entire enterprise, including professional liability, general liability, regulatory matters and commercial litigation.
Directly manage 2 associates (paralegal and claims coordinator).
Monitor and manage service of process, filings, subpoenas and other legal service documents across the enterprise.
Assist with legal demands, preservation demands, legal holds and the collection of e‑discovery, medical or billing records as needed.
Draft, review and manage various agreements and other documents related to claims management, pre‑litigation and litigation matters.
Draft, review and interact with internal and outside counsel as well as internal clients working on discovery projects, retrieval of ESI, reviewing discovery responses, drafting motions and other litigation filings.
Draft correspondence to regional clients and/or outside counsel on a variety of topics.
Monitor and manage confidential and proprietary databases and documents used by the litigation department.
Collaborate with internal clients across the enterprise to manage claims at various levels, including claim resolution and settlement closings.
Communicate with outside counsel and internal leadership and staff regarding various matters.
Conduct legal document research, retrieve information, and perform investigations.
Assist with various projects, such as subpoena responses, coordination of witness appearances, participation in deposition and trial preparation, and collection, hold and retrieval of e‑discovery.
Assist in drafting correspondence related to subpoenas, legal holds, preservation demands and other communications with both internal clients and outside counsel.
Assist with claims team coordination, claims reviews, and weekly meetings.
Attend mediation, trial and related reporting.
Travel to regional clients as needed for meetings, mediation or trials (25–40%).
Build positive relationships within the team, with entity contacts, internal contacts, senior leaders, directors, and office staff as necessary to perform duties and achieve results.
Education and Skills
Juris Doctor. Prefer curriculum with focus on litigation or trial advocacy.
5–10 years of legal experience in a firm or corporate setting.
Litigation experience required.
Experience
At least 5 years’ experience in a legal or litigation setting, preferably related to hospital, provider or healthcare matters.
Excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take detailed notes and analyze discovery responses, understand motion practice, and interact with outside counsel.
Ability to prepare and send correspondence for the entity, draft legal holds, affidavits and other legal documents.
Organizational skills with the ability to handle priority projects simultaneously within tight deadlines and to proactively prevent problems; good follow‑through on projects/issues and strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information and PHI in a mature, professional, and confidential manner.
Proficiency in Word, database management, and Excel as well as legal research on Lexis and Westlaw.
Knowledge of e‑discovery platforms and experience working with them.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Licensure in good standing to practice in Texas (preferred) or another state, with the ability to become licensed in Texas within one year of hire.
Work Schedule
5 days – 8 hours per day.
Work Type
Full Time
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The Litigation Attorney is a junior‑level attorney with litigation experience who will manage all stages of litigation and claims management, from service of process through case resolution. Primary responsibilities include direct supervision of two team members—a paralegal and a claims coordinator—overseeing low‑ to middle‑level risk claims and managing the work of the claims team as well as outside counsel. The Litigator will provide timely responses to claims, complaints, subpoenas and other service of process; conduct legal research; review and draft pleadings and discovery responses; prepare claim summaries, executive reporting, and liaise for mediation, trial and other litigation‑related events; manage e‑discovery and legal holds; and perform other activities under the supervision of senior attorneys covering all phases of litigation from pre‑trial investigation through mediation, settlement, verdict or appeal.
Responsibilities
Work with the VP of Litigation and other attorneys in the daily management of pre‑litigation and litigation pertaining to a broad range of matters for the entire enterprise, including professional liability, general liability, regulatory matters and commercial litigation.
Directly manage 2 associates (paralegal and claims coordinator).
Monitor and manage service of process, filings, subpoenas and other legal service documents across the enterprise.
Assist with legal demands, preservation demands, legal holds and the collection of e‑discovery, medical or billing records as needed.
Draft, review and manage various agreements and other documents related to claims management, pre‑litigation and litigation matters.
Draft, review and interact with internal and outside counsel as well as internal clients working on discovery projects, retrieval of ESI, reviewing discovery responses, drafting motions and other litigation filings.
Draft correspondence to regional clients and/or outside counsel on a variety of topics.
Monitor and manage confidential and proprietary databases and documents used by the litigation department.
Collaborate with internal clients across the enterprise to manage claims at various levels, including claim resolution and settlement closings.
Communicate with outside counsel and internal leadership and staff regarding various matters.
Conduct legal document research, retrieve information, and perform investigations.
Assist with various projects, such as subpoena responses, coordination of witness appearances, participation in deposition and trial preparation, and collection, hold and retrieval of e‑discovery.
Assist in drafting correspondence related to subpoenas, legal holds, preservation demands and other communications with both internal clients and outside counsel.
Assist with claims team coordination, claims reviews, and weekly meetings.
Attend mediation, trial and related reporting.
Travel to regional clients as needed for meetings, mediation or trials (25–40%).
Build positive relationships within the team, with entity contacts, internal contacts, senior leaders, directors, and office staff as necessary to perform duties and achieve results.
Education and Skills
Juris Doctor. Prefer curriculum with focus on litigation or trial advocacy.
5–10 years of legal experience in a firm or corporate setting.
Litigation experience required.
Experience
At least 5 years’ experience in a legal or litigation setting, preferably related to hospital, provider or healthcare matters.
Excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take detailed notes and analyze discovery responses, understand motion practice, and interact with outside counsel.
Ability to prepare and send correspondence for the entity, draft legal holds, affidavits and other legal documents.
Organizational skills with the ability to handle priority projects simultaneously within tight deadlines and to proactively prevent problems; good follow‑through on projects/issues and strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information and PHI in a mature, professional, and confidential manner.
Proficiency in Word, database management, and Excel as well as legal research on Lexis and Westlaw.
Knowledge of e‑discovery platforms and experience working with them.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Licensure in good standing to practice in Texas (preferred) or another state, with the ability to become licensed in Texas within one year of hire.
Work Schedule
5 days – 8 hours per day.
Work Type
Full Time
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