Attorney/Legal Counsel- Litigation (83502)

Centurion Health•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is proud to be a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and community mental health centers nationwide. We are currently seeking a full- time Corporate Counsel- Litigation to join our Corporate Legal team. Located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Corporate Counsel - Litigation will assist in overseeing and directing strategy for Centurion’s professional liability caseload across the country.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate obtained from an ABA-accredited law school
Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the State of Georgia.
Minimum of 8 years of civil litigation and trial experience, with medical malpractice and section 1983 experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

medical malpractice and section 1983 experience

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct outside counsel, including development of strategy and management of all phases of pre-suit, litigation, and trial; edit motions, pleadings, and other documents; strategize with local defense counsel and insurance adjusters regarding responses to demand letters; conduct internal investigations and fact gathering; oversee the handling of all elements of pre-trial discovery; respond to third-party document requests and subpoenas.
Attend settlement conferences, mediations, and trials on behalf of Centurion.
Identify potential litigation risk and counsel our organization to minimize risk and potential exposure.
Review, edit, and draft legal documents.
Synthesize complex legal issues and provide concise, articulate summaries and recommendations.
Perform legal writing and research on a vast array of legal issues.
Collaborate cross-functionally with senior Legal and inter-departmental leadership on a variety of legal matters.
Assess and respond to complex inquiries and investigations, and high-risk litigation involving our healthcare services.
Support Centurion and its Legal Department by developing best practices for conducting investigations, training, tracking and monitoring inquiries and investigations, and responding to matters involving heightened risk.
Other duties as assigned.