Attorney In-House Litigation Support
BAYADA Home Health Care - Pennsauken, NJ
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BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., a non-profit company with its Global Support center located in Pennsauken, New Jersey has an immediate need for an on-site, full-time Attorney with 3-5 years' experience managing professional, general and employment related litigation.Position overview:This attorney position will focus on management of high-risk professional and general liability adverse incidents and litigated claims. The role provides day to day support to the Director of Legal Services and the legal services team. The legal work focuses on professional and general healthcare liability claims, with a small caseload of employment related and miscellaneous matters.RESPONSIBILITIES: Organization and management of claims files including but not limited to:Focus on risk management.Understanding the unique nature of each claim's facts, law, company philosophy and reputational risk to help set and guide defense strategy.Locate, review, organize and develop digests of clinical records.Conduct state specific and jury verdict research related to each claim to support.Set accurate case reserves.Reviewing and assisting with response to pleadings, discovery, motions, releases, et al.Researching potential expert witnesses; reviewing CVs, IDEX and prior testimony reports.Interact with plaintiff's counsel, defense counsel, employees, and witnesses.Support in preparation for mediation, deposition, and trial.Use of litigation case management software and other tools to ensure accurate case file notes and documents are maintained.QUALIFICATIONS:Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law schoolThree to five years hands-on file management experience in a law firm or in-house health care environment focused on professional, general liability and employment matters.Must thrive in a fast paced, high-volume environment with the ability to shift priorities.Professional dedication to and love of supporting a non-profit health care organization and its employees in defense of claims.Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.Understanding of clinical and legal terminology with ability to apply in common sense fashion to each case unique facts.Strong research and analytical skills for identifying issues and the ability to "think outside the box."Ability to set strategy to assist the company in prompt and efficient resolution of claims.Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills to interact with all levels of employees and external counsel.Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook programs, along with matter management softwareWHY CHOOSE BAYADA?:BAYADA offers the stability and structure of a national company with the values and culture of a family-owned business.Place to Work for Diversity 2023Newsweek Best Place to Work for Women 2023Newsweek Best Place to Work (overall) 2024Newsweek Best Place to Work for Women and Families 2023Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2018 and 2019Forbes Best Places to Work for Women 2020Paid WeeklyMon-Fri work hoursAMAZING cultureStrong employee values and recognitionSmall team at a local officeGrowth opportunities
Created: 2024-09-15