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Job Title – Litigation Attorney
Location – Orange, CA 92868
Starting Salary – $170,000 – $215,000
Job Details:
Responsible for all aspects of case management and presenting cases at trial and arbitration.
An experienced attorney with in-depth knowledge of medicine, law and issues related to medical malpractice litigation with the skill to develop effective case strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the trial attorney and actively participates in: Formulating discovery and investigation strategy
- Obtaining concurrence with Claims Specialist on defense preparation
- Preparing pleadings
- Preparing and responding to discovery
- Attending court appearances
- Preparing lawsuits for trial/arbitration
- Preparing motions as requested
- Share knowledge and information with all attorneys
- Ensure cost effective work-up and overall defense of assignments
- Respond to “hotline” inquiries from the Claims Department
- Assist trial/lead attorneys with preparation of reports to Claims at all stages of litigation to ensure timely reporting and completion of case work-up
- Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines
- Represent CAP/MPT physicians at deposition in “Depo-only” cases
Education and/or Experience:
- J.D. Degree
- 3 years medical malpractice litigation experience
- License to practice law in California
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $170,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $170,000 - $215,000