Director Litigation - Risk Finance

Overview

Summary: The Litigation Attorney is a junior attorney with litigation experience who will manage all stages of litigation and claims management, from management of service of process through case resolution. Primary responsibilities include direct supervision of two team members, a paralegal and a claims coordinator. The Litigation Attorney will oversee low to middle level risk claims and manage the work of the claims team members as well as outside counsel. Responsibilities include providing timely responses to claims, complaints, subpoenas and other service of process; legal research; review and drafting of pleadings and discovery responses; claim summaries; executive reporting; mediation/trial and other litigation-related events; e-discovery and legal holds management; and other activities under the supervision of more senior attorneys relating to all phases of litigation from pre-trial investigation through mediation, settlements, verdict or appeal.

Responsibilities

• Work with 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.
• Direct management of 2 associates (Paralegal and Claims Coordinator).
• Monitor and manage service of process, filings, subpoenas and other legal service documents served on the enterprise.
• Monitor and assist with legal demands, preservation demands, legal holds and the collection of e-discovery, medical or billing records as needed.
• Draft, review and management of 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 on discovery projects, retrieval of ESI, reviewing discovery responses, drafting motions and other litigation-related 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 team.
• Collaborate with internal clients across the enterprise to manage claims at various levels including claim resolution and settlement closings.
• Communicate with outside counsel, internal leadership and staff regarding various matters.
• Conduct legal document research, retrieve information and investigations.
• Assist with projects such as subpoena responses, coordination of witness appearances, deposition and trial preparation, and collection of, hold and retrieval of e-discovery.
• Draft correspondence related to subpoenas, legal holds, preservation demands and other communications with internal clients and outside counsel.
• Assist with claim team coordination, claims reviews and weekly meetings.
• Attend mediation/trial and related reporting.
• Travel to regional clients as needed for meetings, mediation or trials (travel 25-40%).
• Build positive relationships with team members, entity contacts, internal stakeholders, senior leaders and office work teams to achieve results.

Education & 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 of 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. Ability to analyze discovery responses, understand motion practice, and interact with outside counsel. Ability to prepare/send correspondence for the entity. Drafting of legal holds, affidavits and other legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priority projects under tight deadlines; proactive problem prevention, thorough follow-through and attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential information and PHI confidentially.
• Proficiency in Word, database management, Excel, and legal research on Lexis/Westlaw.
• Knowledge of e-discovery platforms and experience working with them.

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensure and in good standing to practice in Texas (preferred) or in another state, with the ability to become licensed in Texas within one year of hire.

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time

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