Larson Maddox · 2 weeks ago
Director Litigation - Risk Finance
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expLarson Maddox is a major healthcare system seeking a Litigation Attorney with hands-on litigation experience to manage all phases of litigation and claims handling. The role involves supervising a team and overseeing internal claims staff while coordinating with outside counsel on various litigation matters.
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Hiring Manager
Grace O.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior litigation leadership and other attorneys on day‑to‑day management of pre‑litigation and litigation matters across the organization, including professional liability, general liability, regulatory issues, and commercial disputes
Oversee service of process, filings, subpoenas, and various legal notices received by the organization
Manage legal demands, preservation requests, legal holds, and the collection of e‑discovery and records
Draft and review agreements, correspondence, pleadings, and other documents related to litigation and claims management
Work with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on discovery projects, including collecting ESI, reviewing discovery responses, and preparing motions and other filings
Prepare and send correspondence to internal clients and outside counsel
Directly supervise a paralegal and a claims coordinator, providing guidance, oversight, and workload management
Support team coordination activities such as claims reviews and weekly internal meetings
Conduct legal research, document collection, and case investigations
Assist with subpoena responses, coordination of witness appearances, deposition preparation, trial preparation, and e‑discovery
Participate in mediations, trials, and related reporting
Travel to regional locations for meetings, mediations, or trials (25-40% travel expected)
Work closely with internal departments to manage claims, resolve matters, and support settlements
Maintain confidential case databases and document systems used by the litigation team
Build productive working relationships with team members, internal partners, and organizational leadership
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; coursework or focus in litigation or trial advocacy preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to take detailed notes
Proficiency analyzing discovery materials, understanding motion practice, and interacting with outside counsel
Ability to prepare detailed correspondence, legal holds, affidavits, and other legal documents
Strong attention to detail, good follow‑through, and proactive problem‑solving
Ability to manage confidential information and protected health information (PHI) with professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, database tools, and legal research platforms (Lexis/Westlaw)
Working knowledge of e‑discovery platforms
Minimum of 5 years of legal or litigation experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Louisiana, New Mexico, or Texas
Ability to become licensed in the organization's primary state of operations within one year of hire
Preferred
coursework or focus in litigation or trial advocacy preferred
Experience in healthcare, provider, or hospital‑related litigation preferred
Company
Larson Maddox
Larson Maddox is a legal recruitment agency that offers staffing, training, and consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jake Knowlton-Parry
Managing Director - Global Head of Regulatory & Legal
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