Litigation Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage a portfolio of intricate medical malpractice and general liability claims for acute hospitals and employed providers.

• Supervise the litigation defense process from incident reports and investigations through to notice of claim, lawsuit, discovery, mediation, settlement, arbitration, or trial.

• Collaborate with hospital administration, risk managers, or patient safety managers to gather and review incident reports, medical records, billing records, and contracts with co-defendants.

• Raise significant incidents to the attention of leadership.

• Retain and guide defense counsel.

• Support counsel with witness coordination and responses to discovery.

• Track claims and oversee counsel to ensure an effective litigation strategy, including responses, expert retention, dispositive motions, mediations, and trial preparation.

• Assess cases for reserve adjustments and create reports for the VP/AGC and senior leadership.

• Participate in mediations as the organizational negotiator and attend trials to oversee and adapt strategy.

• Generate reports for insurance carriers.

• Hold regular meetings with the VP/AGC for Litigation concerning high-risk claims.

• Execute other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Over seven years of experience in medical malpractice or healthcare-related claims management.

• Expertise in legal case management software and/or claims database systems and court filing portals.

• Familiarity with medical procedures, terminology, healthcare standards of care, regulations, and state court litigation procedures.

• General research, analytical, and computer skills, with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Extensive experience in negotiation and strategy.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to work independently with strong time management and organizational abilities.

• Strong customer service focus and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in interacting with individuals at all organizational levels, including senior executives and outside counsel.

• Up to 10% travel may be necessary.

• Final candidate is subject to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan bonus of 10%-50% based on role level.

• Potential sign-on and relocation bonuses for management-level positions.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance options.

• Manager Time Off – 20 days annually.

• Discretionary 401k matching.

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Health savings accounts available.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependents.

• Pet insurance options.

• Legal insurance coverage.

• Accident and critical illness insurance.

• Long term care insurance.

• Elder and childcare benefits.

• Auto and home insurance options.

• Paid sick leave and additional leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.