Associate Counsel Level C - Legal Affairs, Claims and Litigation

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the public healthcare sector is seeking a dedicated Associate Counsel to join their Legal Affairs team. This pivotal role involves managing complex medical malpractice claims against the largest municipal health care system in the U.S. You will work closely with a team of litigation associates, developing defense strategies, preparing medical experts for depositions, and presenting cases to senior executives. The organization is committed to empowering every New Yorker to live their healthiest life possible, and your contributions will be vital in upholding this mission. If you have a passion for legal excellence and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience in medical malpractice and corporate law.
• Strong analytical skills for handling complex medical claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex medical malpractice claims from inception to resolution.
• Develop defense strategies and work with medical experts.

Skills

Medical-Legal Analytical Skills

Litigation Experience

Defense Strategy Development

Communication Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

LLB or JD from an accredited School of Law

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

Associate Counsel Level C - Legal Affairs, Claims and Litigation

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NYC Health + Hospitals provided pay range

This range is provided by NYC Health + Hospitals. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$156,000.00/yr - $167,300.00/yr

Marketing Statement

Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible. NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Attorney will be assigned to the Claims and Litigation Division of the Office of Legal Affairs. The chosen candidate will be an integral part of a team of litigation associates who manage and handle a case load of complex medical malpractice claims filed against the largest municipal health care system in the country.

General Tasks And Responsibilities Will Include

• Work under the supervision of the managing attorney and be expected to handle complex medical malpractice claims from inception through final resolution, including trials.
• Strong medical-legal analytical skills are required.
• This is a litigating position that will require handling a case load, developing defense strategies, recommending and working with medical experts, assessing potential exposure of claims, preparing treating physicians and other medical care providers for depositions and/or trial, and drafting substantive motions.
• This is a senior litigating position that may require training and supervising other members of the litigation team.
• Additional responsibilities of this position may include presenting cases to facilities and senior executives of the Hospital System and working with Risk Management on issues that have the potential for litigation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree or equivalent, and LLB or JD from an accredited School of Law; and admission to New York State Bar;
• Three (3) years of experience and background in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts, real estate, labor relations, labor law and employee relations; or
• Two (2) years of experience and background in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts, real estate, labor relations, employment law and employee relations, with two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a professional or managerial capacity in respective fields applicable to the general body of law, specialties or practice.

Department Preferences

• 10 or more years medical malpractice defense

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button. If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal and Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care