Claims & Litigation Lead (Medical & Cyber)

Stanford Health Care; California; Remote; USD 208,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a qualified professional to manage, investigate, and resolve professional and general liability claims across the Stanford Medicine enterprise. The role requires coordinating with internal stakeholders and panel counsel, analyzing complex claims, and evaluating exposure.

You will also assist with cyber/privacy, construction, and property claims as needed. Responsibilities include developing action plans for litigated claims, overseeing defense strategies,

Qualifications

• JD required; California license preferred.
• Five years of claim management experience.
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of professional and general liability litigation.

Responsibilities

• Develops action plans for managing litigated claims and evaluates coverage.
• Oversees defense strategy, retains outside counsel, and monitors costs.
• Investigates pre-suit and cyber/privacy claims; negotiates settlements when warranted.
• Prepares claims reports and presents high-exposure cases to leadership and reinsurers.
• Maintains reserves and manages claims in internal systems.
• Assists with Risk Management education and reporting requirements.

Skills

Litigation management

Negotiation

Medical records review

Legal knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a qualified professional to manage, investigate, and resolve professional and general liability claims across the Stanford Medicine enterprise. The role requires coordinating with internal stakeholders and panel counsel, analyzing complex claims, and evaluating exposure.

You will also assist with cyber/privacy, construction, and property claims as needed. Responsibilities include developing action plans for litigated claims, overseeing defense strategies,