Healthcare Risk & Litigation Attorney II

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 128,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Staff Attorney I-II focused on Risk Management to support claims defense, risk mitigation, and litigation services across our healthcare system. You will collaborate with Claims, Risk staff, and outside counsel to guide strategy and compliance.

The role requires a JD, active licensure, and 5+ years in civil or health-law litigation; NM license preferred. Full-time with day shifts and opportunities to influence safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice in one or more states.
• New Mexico license preferred and must be acquired as soon as practicable after employment.
• Minimum 5 years in civil litigation, health law, or risk-management oversight of litigation.
• Experience in litigation settings preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication with healthcare stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in claims and litigation management including discovery, pleadings, motions, and witness prep.
• Collaborate with internal and outside counsel on strategy, discovery, and settlements.
• Provide guidance to workforce served with subpoenas or involved in litigation.
• Review pre-suit claims, evidence preservation, and settlement demands.
• Support risk management policies, procedures, and training.
• Educate staff on regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Participate in incident investigations related to patient safety and claims.
• Collaborate with clinical, quality, and legal teams to promote risk awareness.
• Provide legal support within Presbyterian and manage outside defense counsel as needed.
• Serve as advisor to committees on risk management and litigation strategy.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Active law license in one or more states

New Mexico license preferred

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Staff Attorney I-II focused on Risk Management to support claims defense, risk mitigation, and litigation services across our healthcare system. You will collaborate with Claims, Risk staff, and outside counsel to guide strategy and compliance.

The role requires a JD, active licensure, and 5+ years in civil or health-law litigation; NM license preferred. Full-time with day shifts and opportunities to influence safety initiatives.