Senior Health Claims Litigation Attorney

Healthcare Education Insurance Company; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Bar Foundation seeks a Deputy Administrator for the Self-Insurance Program, located in Gainesville or Jacksonville. The role coordinates intake and disposition of SIP incidents and oversees complex medical, legal, and fiscal analyses of covered claims.

The incumbent leads investigations, manages litigation defense, and collaborates with Loss Prevention to mitigate risk. A Florida law degree and 3+ years in legal/healthcare fields are required, with extensive travel expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tort law and health care systems.
• Experience in risk management related to claims.
• Experience with medical malpractice claims handling.

Responsibilities

• Intake, processing, and disposition of all SIP incidents and referrals.
• Identify, investigate, analyze medical, legal, and fiscal issues related to SIP claims.
• Coordinate and manage resolution of claims including denials, settlements or defense, with presuit processes as required by Florida statute.
• Coordinate litigation processes in defense of lawsuits for SIP-covered claims.
• Identify risk factors contributing to claims and work with Loss Prevention staff to mitigate risks.
• Extensive travel for depositions, hearings, and related activities.
• Provide investigative and administrative support for license-related proceedings.

Skills

Tort law

Health care systems

Risk management

Medical malpractice claims handling

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

Florida Bar Foundation seeks a Deputy Administrator for the Self-Insurance Program, located in Gainesville or Jacksonville. The role coordinates intake and disposition of SIP incidents and oversees complex medical, legal, and fiscal analyses of covered claims.

The incumbent leads investigations, manages litigation defense, and collaborates with Loss Prevention to mitigate risk. A Florida law degree and 3+ years in legal/healthcare fields are required, with extensive travel expected.