Associate Counsel Level A, Legal Affairs/claims and - New York, United States - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About NYC Health + Hospitals:

Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States.

We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs.

Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services.

Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception.

Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General tasks and responsibilities will include:

General tasks and responsibilities will work under the supervision of the managing attorney and be expected to handle complex medical malpractice claims from inception through final resolution, including trials.
Strong medicallegal analytical skills are required.
This is a litigating position that will require handling a case load, developing defense strategies, recommending and working with medical experts, assessing potential exposure of claims, preparing treating physicians and other medical care providers for depositions and/or trial, and drafting substantive motions.
Additional responsibilities of this position may include presenting cases to facilities and senior executives of the Hospital System and working with Risk Management on issues that have the potential for litigation.
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

A baccalaureate degree or equivalent, and LLB or JD from an accredited School of

Law; and admission to New York State Bar; and

Three (3) years of experience and background in the practice of law subsequent to

admission to the Bar in matters of litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts,
real estate, labor relations, labor law and employee relations, or

Two (2) years of experience and background in the practice of law subsequent to

admission to the Bar in matters of litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts,
real estate, labor relations, employment law and employee relations, with two (2)
years of progressively responsible experience in a professional or managerial
capacity in respective fields applicable to the general body of law, specialties or
practice.

Department Preferences:

Certification(S)/NYS License(S): NYS Attorney Registration
Educational Level :Juris Doctor
Knowledgeable in: Municipal Law
Three to five medical malpractice defense
Strong motion writing and advocacy skills

How To Apply:

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
Multiple employee discounts programs