Job Description

Job Description:
  • 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:
  • Degree
  • years medical malpractice litigation experience
  • License to practice law in California
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