Legal Counsel

Rockport Healthcare Services; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Glendale, CA is seeking a mid-level in-house litigation counsel to join the professional liability team. The role involves managing outside counsel, communicating with internal clients, and timely reporting, serving as the client representative at mediations.

The ideal candidate has on-the-ground experience in professional liability defenses and strong drafting skills, with experience drafting pleadings to summary judgment and handling discovery and dispositive

Qualifications

• Must have strong drafting skills and have drafted pleadings from inception through summary judgment.
• Experience in professional liability/personal injury defense preferred.
• Ability to supervise outside counsel and report to internal clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise outside counsel and oversee defense strategy.
• Communicate with internal clients and stakeholders with timely reporting.
• Act as client representative at mediations and hearings.

Skills

In-house litigation

Drafting pleadings

Client relations

Mediation coordination

Supervising outside counsel

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services - Mid-level inhouse litigation management counsel for healthcare company

We are looking for a mid-level litigation attorney to join our professional liability team. The role includes managing and supervising outside counsel, communicating with internal clients and stakeholders, accurate and timely reporting, and serving as the client representative at mediations.

The ideal candidate will have on-the-ground experience in professional liability/personal injury defense.

Experience specifically with long term care and elder abuse and in-house matter-management experience are not required, but would be a plus.

Must have strong drafting skills and have drafted pleadings from inception up to summary judgment, including discovery and dispositive motions.

Must also be reliable, take initiative, be well organized, work well independently and enjoy active practice.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of a great location in Glendale, with amenities including an on-site free gym and nearby shopping and restaurants.

Compensation will depend on experience, but is expected to be in the $150,000-$195,000 range.