Litigation Counsel - Healthcare Risk & Claims

Carle Health; Bondville (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Assistant Counsel: Litigation to manage medical malpractice and general liability claims from discovery through resolution. The role involves setting reserves, guiding defense counsel, and coordinating with risk management leaders to control exposure and ensure timely progress.

As part of a senior risk team, you will prepare case evaluations, secure settlement authority, and assist with pre-litigation resolution and witness testimony.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with ARDC registration.
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree.
• Experience in legal practice and litigation settings.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day medical malpractice and general liability claims in active litigation or files needing counsel guidance.
• Set initial reserves, conduct investigations, prepare liability assessments and supervise defense counsel.
• Negotiate settlements within authority and monitor discovery, trials and progression reports.
• Prepare case evaluation reports and provide trends to leadership and committees.
• Coordinate with risk management and clinical leaders on risk exposure and pre-litigation resolution.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal research

ARDC license

Education

Doctorate: Law

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Assistant Counsel: Litigation to manage medical malpractice and general liability claims from discovery through resolution. The role involves setting reserves, guiding defense counsel, and coordinating with risk management leaders to control exposure and ensure timely progress.

As part of a senior risk team, you will prepare case evaluations, secure settlement authority, and assist with pre-litigation resolution and witness testimony.