Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Skills
Litigation
Attorney
CAP
MPT
Defense Attorney
Job Details
Role: Litigation Attorney
Location: Orange, CA 92868
Job Description:
Responsible for all aspects of case management and presenting cases at trial and arbitration.
An experienced attorney with in-depth knowledge of medicine, law and issues related to medical malpractice litigation with the skill to develop effective case strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the trial attorney and actively participates in: Formulating discovery and investigation strategy
- Obtaining concurrence with Claims Specialist on defense preparation
- Preparing pleadings
- Preparing and responding to discovery
- Attending court appearances
- Preparing lawsuits for trial/arbitration
- Preparing motions as requested
- Share knowledge and information with all attorneys
- Ensure cost effective work-up and overall defense of assignments
- Respond to hotline inquiries from the Claims Department
- Assist trial/lead attorneys with preparation of reports to Claims at all stages of litigation to ensure timely reporting and completion of case work-up
- Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines
- Represent CAP/MPT physicians at deposition in Depo-only cases
Education and/or Experience:
- J.D. Degree
- 3 years medical malpractice litigation experience
- License to practice law in California
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