What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at Independent Consultant?
Job Title – Litigation Attorney
Location – Orange, CA 92868
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Full-time
License to practice law in California
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 an effective case strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the trial attorney and actively participate in: Formulating discovery and investigation strategy
- Obtaining concurrence with the 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 of medical malpractice litigation experience