Staff Attorney

Capital Health (US)

1d•$124,218 - $162,302•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Staff Attorney to join their Legal department. Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, the Staff Attorney will be responsible for preparing and retaining various legal documents including contracts, court documents, pleadings, and discovery related to auto insurance litigation, workers’ compensation litigation, and commercial insurance matters. This role involves performing legal research and analysis, assisting in trials and motions, conducting discovery, and negotiating/settling cases. Additionally, the Staff Attorney will draft, prepare, and file hospital liens and release of hospital liens. The position is a full-time role with a scheduled weekly hour of 40 and a pay range of $124,217.60 - $162,302.40.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Membership in State Bar.
Experience with contract drafting.
Some court experience preferred.
Experience in areas of law relevant to healthcare is highly desirable.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with contract drafting as well as some court experience preferred.
Experience in areas of law relevant to healthcare is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepares and retains contracts, court documents, pleadings, discovery, and other requested documents in auto insurance litigation, workers’ compensation litigation, and commercial insurance matters.
Performs legal research and analysis.
Assists in trials, motions, and conducting discovery.
Negotiates and settles cases.
Drafts, prepares, and files hospital liens and release of hospital liens.
Participates in Legal department initiatives such as template agreement development.
Recommends to senior management on how to respond to legal issues or proposed changes in laws and regulations.
Drafts contracts for vendors, services, goods, employment, physician services, affiliations, and providers.
Maintains contract system accurately and on a timely basis.
Interviews physicians and hospital staff to assess need for guardianship.
Develops documents required for court in cooperation with paralegal on a timely basis.
Appears in court to obtain guardianship as required.
Determines needs of CH for contract terms and conditions.
Exercises discretion and judgment when negotiating terms and conditions of contract in cooperation with CH staff.
Advises hospital staff on legal issues as determined by General Counsel.
Reviews periodically and updates CH policies for legal compliance.
Represents General Counsel on appropriate System-wide committees.
Represents CH in appropriate community organizations as directed by General Counsel.