WVU Medicine · 14 hours ago
Assistant Litigation Counsel
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWVU Medicine is seeking an Assistant Litigation Counsel to assist in managing the legal affairs of West Virginia United Health System, Inc. This role involves providing legal representation in medical malpractice and general liability matters, conducting legal research, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Provides day-to-day legal representation to WVUHS and its related entities in medical malpractice and general liability matters, administrative hearings, open unasserted and asserted claims and open suits, including claims and cases
Performs designated tasks in medical malpractice and general liability claims and cases and other litigation-related matters
Conducts employee and witness interviews in preparation for defense of medical malpractice and general liability claims and cases
Performs legal research and prepares legal memoranda addressing legal issues presented in matters and cases involving WVUHS and its related entities and employees
Prepares case summaries, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses and other matter or case-related materials to provide effective legal representation to WVUHS and its related entities and employees
Participates in planning and executing discovery plans, alternative dispute resolution, hearings, and trial strategies for claims and cases
Interviews and prepares witnesses for case development, discovery, depositions, administrative hearings, and/or trial testimony
Appears as counsel on behalf of WVUHS and its related entities and employees at discovery depositions, administrative hearings, mediations, hearings and trials, either independently or with Associate Litigation Counsel, AVP/Sr. Litigation Counsel and/or outside counsel
Provides assistance to Associate Litigation Counsel and AVP/Senior Litigation Counsel in dealing with legal issues, including but not limited to, conducting legal research, fact-gathering and other investigatory activities, development and implementation of discovery plans and responses, including electronic discovery
Assists with policy review and development, employee education
Assists outside counsel retained by AVP/Sr. Litigation Counsel or General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer with case-related tasks and serves as a liaison between outside counsel and WVUHS and its related entities and employees
Works collaboratively with nurse paralegals and litigation paralegals on legal matters on behalf of WVUHS and its related entities
Other duties as assigned by General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer, Associate Litigation Counsel or AVP/Senior Litigation Counsel
Demonstrates regard for the dignity and safety of all patients, family members, visitors, and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of the organization
Displays courteous and professional attitude and represents WVUHS in a positive manner 100% of the time
Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner
Provides adequate notice to supervisory personnel prior to absence or tardiness in accordance with departmental policy
Participates in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance and participation in staff meetings, task forces, standing committees, special projects and discussions with supervisors
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree
West Virginia Bar membership or eligibility to obtain WV bar membership within 90 days of employment
Preferred
Three (3) years prior experience in litigation
Company
WVU Medicine
West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Albert L. Wright, Jr.
President and CEO
Zach Kerns
VP of Finance / CFO East Region
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