Associate Counsel – Health System Risk & Litigation

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an Associate Counsel to provide legal guidance to NGHS and its affiliates under the supervision of the Director of Enterprise Risk Management. The role involves responding to claims, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and supporting e-discovery and litigation activities across the enterprise.

The candidate should have a Georgia license or ability to obtain one within six months, a JD, and 1–5 years in health law.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law (Georgia license or ability to obtain Georgia license within six months)
• Juris Doctor degree required
• Bachelor’s degree in a communication related field required
• Minimum of one to five years of health law experience in a law firm or in-house setting

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling administrative and legal proceedings before federal and state agencies and courts.
• Monitor and manage service of process, filings, subpoenas and other legal documents across the enterprise.
• Negotiate and draft settlements of claims and/or litigation.
• Research and draft memoranda, opinions and correspondence on risk management issues.
• Ensure effective implementation of the enterprise risk management program throughout NGHS.
• Oversee work with outside counsel, including review and supervision of their legal work.
• Participate on projects related to risk management department administration.
• Collaborate with paralegals and non-attorney staff to support NGHS values.
• Maintain confidential databases and documents and coordinate with internal clients on claims resolution.
• Contribute to policy development and internal investigations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Drafting

Writing

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctor

Bachelor’s degree in a communication related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an Associate Counsel to provide legal guidance to NGHS and its affiliates under the supervision of the Director of Enterprise Risk Management. The role involves responding to claims, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and supporting e-discovery and litigation activities across the enterprise.

The candidate should have a Georgia license or ability to obtain one within six months, a JD, and 1–5 years in health law.