CHRISTUS Health · 8 hours ago
Director Litigation - Risk Finance
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expCHRISTUS Health is seeking a Litigation Attorney who will manage all stages of litigation and claims management. The role involves supervising team members, overseeing risk claims, and providing legal research and drafting support throughout the litigation process.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Work with VP of Litigation and other attorneys in the daily management of pre-litigation and litigation pertaining to a broad range of litigation, pre-litigation and other claim management matters for the entire enterprise including professional liability, general liability, regulatory matters and commercial litigation
Direct management of 2 associates (Paralegal and Claims Coordinator)
Monitor and manage service of process, filings, subpoenas and a variety of other legal service documents served on the entire enterprise
Monitor and assist with legal demands, preservation demands, legal holds and the collection of e-discovery, medical or billing records as needed
Draft, review and management of various agreements and other documents related to claims management, pre-litigation and litigation matters
Draft, review and interact with internal and outside counsel as well as internal clients working on discovery projects, retrieval of ESI, reviewing discovery responses, draft motions and other litigation related filings
Draft correspondence to regional clients and/or outside counsel related to a variety of topics
Monitor and manage confidential and proprietary databases and documents utilized by litigation team department
Work and collaborate with internal clients across the enterprise to manage claims at various levels including claim resolution and settlement closings
Communication with outside counsel and internal leadership and staff regarding various matters
Conduct legal document research, retrieving information, and investigations
Assist with various projects, such as subpoena responses, coordination of witness appearances, participation in deposition and trial preparation and collection of, hold and retrieval of e-discovery
Assist in drafting correspondence related to subpoena, legal holds, preservation demand and various other communications with both internal clients and outside counsel
Assist with claim team coordination, claims reviews, weekly meetings
Attend mediation/trial and reporting related to same
Travel to regional clients as needed in connection with meetings, mediation or trials. Travel 25-40%
Build positive relationships within team, with entity contacts, internal contacts, senior leaders, directors, and office work team as necessary to perform duties and to achieve results
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor
5-10 years of Legal experience in firm or corporate setting
Litigation experience required
At least 5 years' experience in legal or litigation setting, preferably related to hospital, provider or healthcare matters
Excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take detailed notes
Ability to analyze discovery responses, understand motion practice, and interact with outside counsel
Ability to prepare/send correspondence for the entity
Drafting of legal holds, affidavits and other legal documents
Organizational skills with the ability to handle priority projects simultaneously within tight deadlines
Proactive in preventing problems, good follow through on projects/issues, and an attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information and PHI in a mature, professional, and completely confidential manner
Proficiency in Word, database management, and Excel as well as legal research on Lexis/Westlaw
Knowledge of e-discovery platforms and working with same
Preferred
Curriculum with focus on litigation or trial advocacy
Licensure and in good standing to practice in Texas (preferred) or in another State, with the ability to become licensed in Texas within one year of hire
Company
CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system comprising more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Kyle
CEO and CDO The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation & Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Fnd
Thomas Royer, MD
CEO Emeritus
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