Litigation Attorney

Job Title : Litigation Attorney

Location : Orange, CA

Job Type : Permanent

Job Details :

Responsible for all aspects of case management and presenting cases at trial and arbitration.

An experienced attorney with in-depth knowledge of medicine, law and issues related to medical malpractice litigation with the skill to develop effective case strategy.

Responsibilities :

• Work with the trial attorney and actively participates in : Formulating discovery and investigation strategy.
• Obtaining concurrence with Claims Specialist on defense preparation.
• Preparing pleadings.
• Preparing and responding to discovery.
• Attending court appearances.
• Preparing lawsuits for trial / arbitration.
• Preparing motions as requested.
• Share knowledge and information with all attorneys.
• Ensure cost effective work-up and overall defense of assignments.
• Respond to “hotline” inquiries from the Claims Department.
• Assist trial / lead attorneys with preparation of reports to Claims at all stages of litigation to ensure timely reporting and completion of case work-up.
• Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines.

Represent CAP / MPT physicians at deposition in “Depo-only” cases.

Education and / or Experience :

Recruitment Partner : Sperton

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