Litigation Specialist - Columbia, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH

MEDSTAR HEALTH

Verified Company

Columbia, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is actively recruiting for a Litigation Specialist to join our Legal team.

While this position does have significant remote flexibility, they must be local to the Maryland / DC area for regular on-site responsibilities.

Performs a variety of duties including; investigations, negotiations, and strategic decisions in a confidential nature to support the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Legal Department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts internal investigations; coordinates and conducts litigation with MedStar attorneys and outside counsel, including handling service of complaints, managing paper and electronic discovery data collection, coordinates and conducts witness interviews; coordinates with outside counsel regarding depositions, court deadlines and trial calendars. Works with counsel on litigation strategy and plans, and communicates with clients on implementing of litigation plan.
Coordinates independently with state and federal agencies to ensure adequate response to government investigations and legal proceedings, including physician disciplinary actions, commercial litigation, employment actions, wage garnishments, bankruptcy and foreclosure notices, unemployment appeals, etc.
Coordinates with Compliance, Risk Management, IT, and other key departments on subpoenas, records retention and management.
Handles independently the MedStar Health response to subpoenas and other third party requests for corporate/patient information. Ensures responsibility for adequate safeguards and protections for corporate and patient information in order to comply with relevant privacy and security rules under HIPAA and other relevant laws and regulations.
Holds primary responsibility for drafting, communicating, and maintaining litigation hold notices and document production requests related to litigation and other investigative activity. Works independently to identify and collect data and documents from System custodians of records to assure compliance with litigation responsibilities.
Prepares and maintains records and reports for use by stakeholders in managing company risk.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience in litigation, employment law, ediscovery data and document management/production required
Master's degree or Jurisprudence doctorate preferred

Experience

57 years Corporate legal experience, including litigation, employment law, ediscovery data and document management/production required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent professional skills and advanced knowledge of corporate and/or health care legal work.
Strong project management, computer, drafting, proofreading, research and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to work professionally and independently on assigned tasks and to complete assignments in a timely manner with great attention to detail.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with corporate boards, state and federal agency personnel, and all levels of staff.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.

We live up to this promise through:
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Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
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Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
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Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
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More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.

Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 1