Associate Counsel Level C - Legal Affairs, Claims and Litigation

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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.

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities :

The Attorney will be assigned to the Claims and Litigation Division of the Office of Legal Affairs. The chosen candidate will be an integral part of a team of litigation associates who manage and handle a caseload of complex medical malpractice claims filed against the largest municipal health care system in the country.

General Tasks And Responsibilities Will Include

• 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 medical-legal analytical skills are required.
• This is a litigating position that will require handling a caseload, 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.
• This is a senior litigating position that may require training and supervising other members of the litigation team.
• Additional responsibilities 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree or equivalent, and LLB or JD from an accredited School of Law; and admission to New York State Bar;
• 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

10 or more years medical malpractice defense.

How To Apply

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If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

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

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