Litigation Counsel - Healthcare Risk & Claims

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

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Assistant Counsel: Litigation to manage claims and litigation for medical malpractice and general liability. The role involves working under the SVP/Chief Risk Officer and coordinating with risk management, insurance, and defense teams to evaluate cases, prepare records, and participate in pre-litigation resolution.

Qualified candidates have ARDC licensure, a Doctorate of Law, and demonstrated legal experience in healthcare litigation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Attorney - ARDC
• Doctorate: Law
• Legal work experience

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day medical malpractice and general liability claims in active litigation or files requiring guidance of counsel.
• Involves setting initial reserves, investigations, liability assessments, defense counsel management, negotiation, settlement, and litigation management.
• Prepares case evaluation reports and secures settlement authority on appropriate cases.
• Assists with employment-related claims and other types of litigation as assigned.

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Assistant Counsel: Litigation to manage claims and litigation for medical malpractice and general liability. The role involves working under the SVP/Chief Risk Officer and coordinating with risk management, insurance, and defense teams to evaluate cases, prepare records, and participate in pre-litigation resolution.

Qualified candidates have ARDC licensure, a Doctorate of Law, and demonstrated legal experience in healthcare litigation.