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Litigation - Health Care Attorney in Oakland, CA

Kaiser Permanente Sep 20,2017 Apr 06,2017 Location USA Oakland CA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation - Health Care

Min 7 yrs required

Profile

Health Plan Attorney, Public and Professional Liability Counsel I Responsibilities : The candidate will assist and support more senior level attorneys on providing legal advice and case recommendations. Under the supervision of more senior attorneys, may provide legal advice to one or more assigned departments or units of the organization. Undertakes research and reviews standard documents and contracts; prepare and drafts legal memoranda and documents. Provides research, factual information, counsel and guidance on basic to moderately complex legal questions or issues.

Qualification and Experience

Requirements : The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. JD required. California State Bar license required. 7 years of practice handling provider disputes and medical malpractice claims preferably both in house and as an outside litigator. Broad experience responding to discovery requests in litigation. Ability to learn the practical aspects of applied law and functions of the business. Ability to provide counsel to management regarding legal questions and issues within specialty area. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong service orientation. Maintains current knowledge of specialty area. Demonstrated experience understanding medical terminology and the ability to read and analyze medical records, using company’s electronic medical record (KPHC). Demonstrated experience using claims management databases. Demonstrated experience meeting with claimants and experts in complex litigation. Excellent academic and professional background. Excellent references. Emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical and written/ verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings. Desire to develop a versatile and diverse health care practice. Must pass a background check/drug screen.

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