Litigation Manager

Canadian Health Labs; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare firm in Fredericton is seeking a Litigation Manager to orchestrate litigation processes and manage legal documentation while supervising staff. Candidates must have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of experience in healthcare litigation management. The position offers a chance to work closely with executive leadership and external counsel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in business management and litigation preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and contract law.
• Demonstrated experience in document collection and litigation oversight.

Responsibilities

• Direct the company's response to all litigation claims.
• Serve as the primary contact for outside counsel.
• Oversee the collection and preservation of documents.

Skills

Litigation

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field

JD or LLB preferred

Job description

Position Overview

The Litigation Manager reports to the CEO and works closely with the Director of Finance and is responsible for overseeing all of WHLs litigation role includes responsibility for managing the collection and preservation of evidence and litigation documents and serving as the primary liaison with external legal counsel. The Litigation Manager will work closely with executive leadership legal counsel and operational teams. The primary focus will be litigation management; a small percentage of the Litigation Managers time may be spent on other internal legal matters.

Litigation Management

• Direct and coordinate the company's response to all litigation claims and regulatory investigations in consultation with legal counsel and executive leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outside counsel ensuring effective defense strategies and cost control.
• Oversee the collection, review, and preservation of documents and electronic evidence in response to litigation court orders and regulatory requests.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all claims litigation settlements and related correspondence.
• Prepare case summaries, status reports, risk assessments and other reports for executive leadership as needed.
• Ensure timely and proper issuance of litigation hold notices and compliance with document retention policies.
• Manage/consolidate all internal documentation.
• Advise on risk management strategies and support the development of training programs to mitigate future claims.
• Participate on-site at all hearings.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor staff involved in business operations and litigation support.
• Conduct and facilitate training sessions on compliance risk management and litigation procedures.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field (JD or LLB preferred).
• Minimum 5 years experience in business management and litigation preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and contract law.
• Demonstrated experience in document collection, litigation oversight and coordination with external counsel.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Required Skills: Litigation

Required Education: Masters

Employment Type: Full Time