LITIGATION ATTORNEY IV
About The Position
Schmid & Voiles, CAP’s dedicated law firm, seeks a Litigation Attorney for its Los Angeles office. The attorney is responsible for all aspects of case management, except presenting cases for trial and arbitration. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of medicine, law, and issues related to medical malpractice litigation, along with the ability to develop effective case strategy. The attorney works with trial and arbitration counsel on complex assignments and shares responsibility for a high-volume caseload. The role also includes mentoring junior and support attorneys, responding to Claims Department hotline inquiries, preparing timely litigation reports, complying with Defense Attorney Guidelines, representing CAP/MPT physicians at depositions in deposition-only cases, and leading projects and teams in support of the law firm’s goals. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- J.D. degree.
- At least 6 years of medical malpractice litigation experience.
- License to practice law in California.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to mentor, train, and build team enthusiasm among staff counsel.
- Ability to assist as second chair in trials and arbitrations and, in appropriate cases, take the lead as trial and arbitration counsel.
Responsibilities
- Work with trial and arbitration attorneys on complex assignments and a high-volume caseload.
- Formulate discovery and investigation strategy.
- Obtain concurrence with the claims specialist on defense preparation and ensure cost-effective completion.
- Prepare pleadings.
- Prepare and respond to discovery.
- Attend court appearances.
- Prepare lawsuits for trial or arbitration.
- Prepare motions as requested.
- Independently develop defense strategy, assess exposure, and prepare analytic reports for claims, clients, and others.
- Mentor junior and support attorneys and monitor their performance.
- Respond to hotline inquiries from the Claims Department.
- Prepare timely reports to claims at all stages of litigation.
- Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines.
- Represent CAP/MPT physicians at depositions in deposition-only cases.
- Act as a team leader to achieve law firm goals and projects and develop expertise as requested by firm management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
