Medical Liability Claims & Litigation Attorney

Stanford Health Care; United States; Remote; USD 214,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a senior claims professional to manage, investigate, and resolve professional and general liability claims for the Stanford Medicine enterprise. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, oversee panel counsel, and analyze complex medical claims to evaluate exposure and liability.

You will develop litigation strategies, retain outside counsel, monitor costs, manage cyber/privacy, construction, and property claims, and ensure accurate reserves and timely case

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required; California license preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible claim management experience.
• Strong writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal problems and review medical records.

Responsibilities

• Develop action plans for managing litigated claims and oversee defense strategies.
• Retain outside counsel, coordinate support for investigations, and monitor counsel compliance.
• Investigate pre-suit claims, review medical records, interview providers, and negotiate settlements when warranted.
• Prepare claims reports and settlement evaluations; present high-exposure cases to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong writing

Negotiation skills

Analytical problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a senior claims professional to manage, investigate, and resolve professional and general liability claims for the Stanford Medicine enterprise. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, oversee panel counsel, and analyze complex medical claims to evaluate exposure and liability.

You will develop litigation strategies, retain outside counsel, monitor costs, manage cyber/privacy, construction, and property claims, and ensure accurate reserves and timely case