Lead Attorney, Medical Malpractice Litigation

Nunez Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nunez Community College in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Assistant Attorney General/Section Chief for the Medical Malpractice section within the Litigation Division. The role oversees tort litigation against the State and leads staff handling complex civil cases.

The successful candidate will be admitted to the Louisiana bar and bring substantial experience in defense of medical malpractice claims, with strong ethics, judgment, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Louisiana and in good standing with the Louisiana Supreme Court.
• Extensive experience in defending tort litigation, with at least five years of increasing responsibility.
• Strong substantive knowledge of medical malpractice litigation and related statutes.
• Excellent judgment, ethics, and professional integrity.
• Proficient in English; able to manage time and priorities; proficient with standard computer software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all tort suits against the State, state agencies, state officials, and state employees within the designated section.
• Supervise all employees assigned to the section.
• Act as subject matter expert for all cases in the designated section.
• Coordinate defense of medical malpractice claims in the medical review panel process and subsequent lawsuits.
• Execute directives from the Director or Deputy Director.
• Monitor caseloads and assign new cases to attorneys.
• Coordinate cases with Office of Risk Management, exempted institutions, and third-party administrators.
• Review and evaluate settlement requests and appellate review opportunities.
• Mentor and train employees within the section.
• Conduct regular visits to regional offices.
• Communicate with other divisions, including the Solicitor General’s office, regarding cases.
• Submit accurate and contemporaneous billing.
• Maintain timely reports of job location and communicate with contract defense counsel.
• Delegate non-lawyer duties to appropriate staff.
• Stay current on applicable legislation and jurisprudence.
• May serve as assigned defense counsel to ensure efficient operation of the section.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Nunez Community College in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Assistant Attorney General/Section Chief for the Medical Malpractice section within the Litigation Division. The role oversees tort litigation against the State and leads staff handling complex civil cases.

The successful candidate will be admitted to the Louisiana bar and bring substantial experience in defense of medical malpractice claims, with strong ethics, judgment, and leadership skills.