Litigation Attorney

Beautifullions•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a law firm seeking two Litigation Attorneys, one based in our Los Angeles headquarters and one based in our Orange County office. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of case management, with the exception of presenting cases at trial and arbitration. An experienced attorney with in-depth knowledge of medicine, law and issues related to medical malpractice litigation with the skill to develop effective case strategy.

Requirements

J.D. Degree
Minimum 3-6 years 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

Responsibilities

Work with the trial attorney and actively participates in: Formulating discovery and investigation strategy
Obtaining concurrence with Claims Specialist on defense preparation
Preparing pleadings
Preparing and responding to discovery
Attending court appearances
Preparing lawsuits for trial/arbitration
Preparing motions as requested
Share knowledge and information with all attorneys
Ensure cost effective work-up and overall defense of assignments
Respond to “hotline” inquiries from the Claims Department
Assist trial/lead attorneys with preparation of reports to Claims at all stages of litigation to ensure timely reporting and completion of case work-up
Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines
Represent CAP/MPT physicians at deposition in “Depo-only” cases