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The AC is responsible for assisting the AGC in managing the legal affairs of West Virginia United Health System, Inc. This responsibility includes daily interaction with employees of WVUHS and its related entities, outside retained counsel, opposing counsel, personnel of administrative agencies and court personnel. This position reports to the AGC and AVP/Senior Litigation Counsel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree
2. West Virginia Bar membership or eligibility to obtain WV bar membership within 90 days of employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EXPERIENCE:
1. Three (3) years prior experience in litigation
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Provides day-to-day legal representation to WVUHS and its related entities in employment matters, including employment litigation, administrative proceedings, open unasserted and asserted claims and open suits, including claims and cases.
2. Performs designated tasks in employment claims and cases and in employment-related general liability claims and cases.
3. Conducts employee and witness interviews in preparation defense of employment claims and cases.
4. Performs legal research and prepares legal memoranda addressing legal issues presented in matters and cases involving WVUHS and its related entities and employees.
5. Prepares case summaries, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses and other matter or case-related materials to provide effective legal representation to WVUHS and its related entities and employees.
6. Participates in planning and executing discovery plans, alternative dispute resolution, hearings, and trial strategies for claims and cases.
7. Interviews and prepares witnesses for case development, discovery, depositions, administrative hearings, and/or trial testimony.
8. Appears as counsel on behalf of WVUHS and its related entities and employees at discovery depositions, administrative hearings, mediations, hearings and trials, either independently or with AGC.
9. Provides assistance to Associate Litigation Counsel and AVP/Senior Litigation Counsel in dealing with legal issues, including but not limited to, conducting legal research, fact-gathering and other investigatory activities, development and implementation of discovery plans and responses, including electronic discovery.
10. Assists with policy review and development, employee education
11. Assists outside counsel retained by AVP/Sr. Litigation Counsel or General Counsel with case-related tasks and serves as a liaison between outside counsel and WVUHS and its related entities and employees
12. Other duties as assigned by AGC, ALC or AVP/Senior Litigation Counsel
13. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and safety of all patients, family members, visitors, and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of the organization.
14. Displays courteous and professional attitude and represents WVUHS in a positive manner 100% of the time.
15. Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
16. Provides adequate notice to supervisory personnel prior to absence or tardiness in accordance with departmental policy.
17. Participates in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance and participation in staff meetings, task forces, standing committees, special projects and discussions with supervisors.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to concentrate and sit at a desk for long periods of time
2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including live hearings
3. Visual requirements: Near Vision, Depth Perception, Extensive Exposure to Video Displays
4. Ability to hear normal conversation, telephone communications
5. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 25 lbs.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System
Cost Center:
509 SYSTEM Legal Services
Address:
1240 Suncrest Towne Centre
Morgantown
West Virginia