Litigation - Health Care - Defense Attorney in Waltham, MA

In-House

Waltham, MA

Litigation - Health Care - Defense Attorney in Waltham, MA

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel II Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
- Represent the interests of internal business clients in negotiations, pre-suit matters, litigation, and appeals.
- Provide litigation support and coordinate litigation and other legal matters handled by outside counsel.
- Offer general legal opinions and advice on various litigation and potential litigation matters, including commercial disputes, real estate disputes, physician privileging, and other healthcare litigation issues.
- Manage and support commercial and general liability litigation matters, and provide legal support on litigation and/or liability-oriented questions or issues to multiple divisions.
- Develop and direct overall case management and strategy from intake through trial, appeal, and/or settlement.
- Review pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs; support outside legal counsel in management of discovery; ensure adherence to task and budget through the conclusion of litigation.
- Provide updates by phone and in person to senior management, business clients, and outside legal counsel.
- Attend mediations, arbitrations, trials, and other case-related activities; negotiate settlement agreements.
- Carry out administrative responsibilities across a large range and volume of active and potential litigation matters, which include organizing documents, maintaining/supervising electronic case files, updating information in law department databases, and participating in litigation group team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- from an accredited school required.
- Admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or admitted to practice in any State.
- Minimum 7 years’ related experience as a practicing attorney handling complex litigation matters.
- Healthcare experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex legal issues from inception to resolution with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, corporate and support staff, field personnel, attorneys, witnesses, and experts.
- Ability to present confidently and clearly to sophisticated business clients and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent legal research skills.
- Excellent writing skills with demonstrated experience in the preparation of legal documents.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.

Salary Information:
- Not provided in the text.