Senior MedMal ClaimsSpecialist

Kforce Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in New York City is seeking a Senior MedMal Claims Specialist to join a complex medical malpractice claims team. This hybrid role requires evaluating high-exposure malpractice cases, advising on strategy, and managing outside counsel through litigation.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years of attorney or litigation experience (3+ preferred) with JD and active Bar admission, plus strong communication and leadership skills to interact with senior leaders and physicians.

Qualifications

• JD is required
• Active Bar admission is required
• 2–4+ years of attorney/litigation experience; 3+ years strongly preferred
• Experience evaluating causation, damages, liability exposure, and litigation strategy
• Ability to review medical records and assess impact on exposure and defense strategy
• Prior law firm experience representing plaintiffs or defendants is preferred
• Courtroom experience including motions, depositions, mediations, or trials
• Experience with medical claims, healthcare litigation, or hospital-related matters preferred
• Experience limited to No-Fault or PIP claims not considered sufficient
• Strong communication, presentation, advocacy, and relationship-management skills

Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate medical malpractice and complex liability claims
• Review medical records, expert opinions, and legal docs to assess liability and damages
• Develop claim strategies and recommend reserves, escalation, or resolutions
• Manage outside defense counsel and monitor litigation activity (discovery, motions, mediation, trials)
• Identify high-exposure claims and communicate recommendations to leadership and clinical stakeholders
• Evaluate settlement opportunities and negotiate within authority
• Maintain timely documentation, reporting, and escalation of significant claims
• Support high-exposure and reinsurance reporting as needed

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong communication

Strategic risk analysis

Leadership interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Bar admission

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Senior MedMal ClaimsSpecialist. This role is hybrid - 2 days onsite per week in Midtown Manhattan. Summary: We are seeking 3 staff members to join its claims team supporting, one of the nation's largest and most complex healthcare organizations. This role requires a legal professional who can confidently evaluate high-exposure medical malpractice and complex liability claims, provide strategic recommendations, and effectively manage defense counsel throughout the litigation lifecycle. This position is ideal for an attorney with strong litigation experience who understands complex medical and legal issues, can analyze medical records and causation, and is comfortable interacting with senior leadership, physicians, and outside counsel. Position Overview: The Medical Malpractice Claims Specialist will manage complex medical malpractice and liability claims from initial investigation through resolution. This role evaluates risk and exposure, develops claim strategies, oversees outside counsel, and provides recommendations to key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and evaluate medical malpractice and complex liability claims
• Review medical records, expert opinions, and legal documentation to assess liability, damages, and exposure
• Develop claim strategies and recommend reserves, escalation, or resolution options
• Manage outside defense counsel and monitor litigation activity, including discovery, motions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Identify high-exposure claims and communicate recommendations to leadership and clinical stakeholders
• Evaluate settlement opportunities and negotiate resolutions within established authority
• Maintain timely documentation, reporting, and escalation of significant claims
• Support high-exposure and reinsurance reporting as needed

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Active Bar admission required
• 2-4+ years of attorney or litigation experience required; 3+ years strongly preferred
• Experience evaluating causation, damages, liability exposure, and litigation strategy
• Strong ability to review and analyze medical records, identify relevant clinical information, and assess its impact on claim exposure and defense strategy
• Prior law firm experience representing either plaintiffs or defendants in litigation matters preferred
• Courtroom experience, including motions practice, depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, or trials
• Experience with medical claims, healthcare litigation, or hospital-related matters is highly preferred
• Experience limited to only No-Fault or PIP claims will not be considered sufficient
• Strong communication, presentation, advocacy, and relationship-management skills

Experience handling and/or litigating

• Medical Malpractice
• General Liability (GL)
• Complex Personal Injury
• Labor Law
• Maritime claims

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.