Senior Medical Malpractice Claims Counsel - Litigation Leader

AvonRisk; United States; Sur place; USD 130 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AvonRisk is seeking a Senior Medical Malpractice Claims Counsel in the United States. This leadership role manages complex medical malpractice and general liability claims, performs coverage analysis, and directs litigation strategy, engaging insureds, defense counsel, and clinical stakeholders.

The role requires a JD and 7+ years of experience in a TPA, carrier, or healthcare liability setting, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD required; RN, NP, or other clinical licensure strongly valued.
• Minimum 7+ years of medical malpractice claims experience with significant litigation management and coverage expertise.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting policies, statutes, legal opinions, and medical records.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-severity, complex claims requiring strategic judgment and legal/clinical analysis.
• Experience working in a TPA, carrier, risk management, or healthcare liability environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex legal and medical concepts for clients.
• Must hold (or obtain) all required NY adjuster licenses.
• Proficiency in MS Office, RMIS platforms, and remote collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, WebEx, etc.).
• Ability to travel for mediations, trials, client meetings, and conferences.

Responsabilités

• Lead the end-to-end management of complex medical malpractice and general liability claims, including high-severity, catastrophic, and legally intricate matters.
• Conduct comprehensive and timely coverage analysis, identify issues, and draft detailed coverage position letters.
• Direct and oversee litigation strategy for assigned cases, including evaluation of exposure, negotiation strategy, settlement recommendations, and trial readiness.
• Manage outside counsel performance, litigation budgets, and expert/consultant engagement.
• Maintain an active 30–45-day diary and implement action plans designed to drive timely, defensible outcomes.
• Engage medical experts early to evaluate clinical issues and strengthen case strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong, collaborative, and enduring relationships.

Connaissances

Medical malpractice

Litigation management

Policy interpretation

Communication

Leadership

Strategic judgment

Clinical literacy

Travel readiness

Collaborative skills

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Outils

MS Office

RMIS platforms

Teams

Zoom

WebEx

Description du poste

AvonRisk is seeking a Senior Medical Malpractice Claims Counsel in the United States. This leadership role manages complex medical malpractice and general liability claims, performs coverage analysis, and directs litigation strategy, engaging insureds, defense counsel, and clinical stakeholders.

The role requires a JD and 7+ years of experience in a TPA, carrier, or healthcare liability setting, with strong analytical and communication skills.