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RWJBarnabas Health · 2 weeks ago

Associate Counsel, Litigation and Guardianship

West Orange, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$151K/yr - $256K/yr

5+ years exp

RWJBarnabas Health is a premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine. The Associate Counsel will provide legal support on matters related to guardianship, manage legal petitions, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective legal practices.

DiabetesHealth CareNeuroscienceOutpatient CareRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Draft, file, and manage guardianship petitions, including initial pleadings, certifications, and proposed orders

Represent the organization in guardianship proceedings

Respond to subpoenas, court orders, and other legal requests for records and testimony, ensuring timely and compliant disclosure in accordance with applicable laws e.g., HIPAA, state privacy laws

Conduct legal research and provide advice on issues related to guardianship, capacity, and surrogate decision-making

Collaborate with internal departments e.g., compliance, risk management, medical records to gather documentation and respond to legal inquiries

Maintain organized and up-to-date case files and ensure tracking of all legal filings and deadlines

Assist with additional legal matters, including licensing board and workplace violence matters

Develop and maintain working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders throughout the enterprise

Collaborate with other departments to identify legal issues to be addressed and assist the business in achieving its goals/objectives in a legally compliant and ethical manner

Prioritize workload and ensure efficient and effective use of resources; and

Perform other appropriate legal duties as assigned by the Senior Counsel, Litigation/Patient Care/Guardianship

Qualification

J.D. degreeLegal researchLitigation supportGuardianship proceedingsSubpoena complianceHealth law experienceE-filing proceduresState guardianship statutesWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaborationAttention to detailProject management