Claims & Insurance Attorney

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

OU Health's Office of Legal Counsel is adding an attorney to help manage professional and general liability claims and oversee the health system's insurance portfolio. The role offers the opportunity to learn about claims adjustment, risk management, insurance coverage, and litigation strategy from the Senior Associate General Counsel and Director of Insurance Services. Attorneys with 1–3 years of legal experience are encouraged to apply; prior experience in litigation, healthcare law, or claims management is a plus but is not required. Under the supervision of the Chief Legal Counsel or Senior Associate General Counsel, the position assists with legal, corporate compliance, and contracting functions, as well as anticipated or pending litigation and business transactions. The role provides legal advice and support concerning health care services at OUH facilities. The job description also refers to the Associate General Counsel when describing these duties.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an American Bar Association-accredited institution.
Current attorney license and bar affiliation in the State of Oklahoma in good standing within 12 months of hire.
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or similar software).
Strong personal and professional integrity, principles, and knowledge.
Strong customer service orientation; self-motivated, organized, and able to work as a team player in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
Strong project management skills, ability to execute plans and deliver results, and ability to manage external legal costs.
Executive presence and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with people at all levels, including executives, managers, and outside counsel.
Good judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters, and working knowledge of applicable privileges to protect confidentiality.
Attorneys with 1–3 years of legal experience are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house experience with a health system.
Experience advising providers and health care entities.
Prior experience in litigation, healthcare law, and/or claims management.

Responsibilities

Work with the Chief Legal Officer or other senior attorneys.
Conduct legal research as needed.
Assist with reviewing and developing policies and procedures.
Assist with responses to subpoenas and requests for production of documents.
Provide education and support on operational and regulatory matters related to OUH facilities, business adherence to OUH policy, and alignment with company strategy, core values, mission, and vision.
Work with and manage outside counsel on large and complicated legal matters.
Provide education and support to designated committees from time to time.
Communicate with executives and management about legal implications of business strategies, policies, procedures, pending or anticipated litigation, and other activities.
Review and analyze arrangements between OUH and other parties for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Give occasional training presentations on legal issues pertaining to OUH and applicable healthcare or business issues.
Ensure deliverables and performance metrics are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.