What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Attorney position at CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES?
Healthcare Attorney: Dual In-house & Of Counsel Role
Our agency represents a dynamic healthcare organization seeking a talented healthcare attorney for a one-of-a-kind position. This role offers a rare blend of corporate stability and courtroom excitement. Specifically, the successful candidate will serve in-house alongside the General Counsel of a healthcare company. Simultaneously, you will hold an "Of Counsel" designation with a prominent local law firm.
This dual structure allows you to handle complex corporate healthcare matters while maintaining an active presence in civil and criminal litigation.
Primary Responsibilities
The selected attorney will manage diverse legal challenges. You will split time between corporate governance and active litigation.
In-House Duties:
- Work directly with the General Counsel on daily corporate legal matters.
- Manage complex business agreements and negotiate vendor contracts.
- Oversee professional licensing requirements for medical staff.
- Direct the defense strategy for medical malpractice claims.
Law Firm Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in civil litigation cases.
- Handle criminal defense matters as an Of Counsel attorney.
- Build a reputation within the local legal community through diverse casework.
Candidate Requirements
Our client prioritizes superior writing ability and legal analytical skills. The nature of this work requires drafting clear, concise, and persuasive documents. Therefore, we are looking for specific academic or professional benchmarks.
Qualifications for Healthcare Attorney:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Bar Membership in South Carolina
- Exceptional Writing Skills: Candidates with Law Review or Legal Journal experience are highly preferred.
- Judicial Clerkship: Experience clerking for a judge is a strong advantage.
- Ability to switch focus quickly between corporate compliance and litigation.
Why This Role is Unique
Most legal positions force you to choose between in-house corporate work and private practice litigation. However, this role eliminates that compromise. You will gain deep industry knowledge in the healthcare sector. Additionally, you will sharpen your advocacy skills in the courtroom.
How to Apply
If you are a strong writer with a passion for healthcare law and litigation, we want to hear from you.