Litigation Manager, Remote in USA

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • United States,

13d • $105,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Litigation Manager reports to the VP/AGC for Litigation and is responsible for managing a docket of complex medical malpractice and general liability claims for acute hospitals and employed providers. This role oversees all aspects of defense for these claims, from incident reports to trial, including investigation, medical analysis, directing counsel, assisting with discovery and witness coordination, monitoring claims, evaluating reserves, attending mediations and trials, and preparing reports to insurance carriers and leadership. The position requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Seven plus years of experience to include medical malpractice or healthcare related claims management.
• Proficiency in legal case management software and/or claims database systems, court filing portals.
• Healthcare and legal expertise such as working knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, healthcare standards of care, regulation, state court litigation procedures.
• General research, analytical, and computer skills (intermediate to advanced skills on Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Extensive experience in negotiating and strategy experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and possess keen time management and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, team player, and work well in high-energy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization, including top executives and outside counsel.
• Motor Vehicle Records check on the final candidate.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical degree or Juris Doctor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages docket of complex medical malpractice and general liability claims for acute hospitals and employed providers.
• Oversees all aspects of defense of medical malpractice and general liability insured litigation from incident reports, investigation, notice of claim, suit, discovery, mediation, settlement, arbitration or trial.
• Conducts investigation and medical analysis, working with hospital administration, risk manager or patient safety manager to collect and review relevant information for claim evaluation.
• Escalates important incidents to leadership.
• Retains and directs counsel as appropriate to defend litigation.
• Assists counsel with witness coordination.
• Assists counsel with preparation of discovery responses including obtaining responsive documents from the facilities.
• Monitors claims and supervises counsel to ensure appropriate litigation strategy is timely progressing.
• Evaluates cases for reserve adjustment within litigation manager authority and prepares reports to VP/AGC and senior leadership to request additional authority or reserve increase as needed.
• Attends mediations as negotiator for organization and trials to monitor and adjust strategy and escalate reports of anticipated outcome.
• Prepares reports to insurance carriers as needed.
• Holds regular meetings with VP/AGC for litigation to discuss high risk claims.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance
• Manager Time Off – 20 days per year
• Discretionary 401k match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
• Paid sick leave and other leave benefits are provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager