About NYC Health + Hospitals
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NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient, and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job Description
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attorney will be assigned to the Claims and Litigation Division of the Office of Legal Affairs. The chosen candidate will be an integral part of a team of litigation associates who manage and handle a case load of complex medical malpractice claims filed against the largest municipal health care system in the country.
General Tasks And Responsibilities Will Include:
- Work under the supervision of the managing attorney and handle complex medical malpractice claims from inception through final resolution, including trials.
- Demonstrate strong medical-legal analytical skills.
- Handle a case load, develop defense strategies, recommend and work with medical experts, assess potential exposure of claims, prepare treating physicians and other medical care providers for depositions and/or trial, and draft substantive motions.
- Present cases to facilities and senior executives of the Hospital System and work with Risk Management on issues that have the potential for litigation.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A baccalaureate degree or equivalent, and LLB or JD from an accredited School of Law; and admission to New York State Bar.
- Three (3) years of experience and background in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts, real estate, labor relations, labor law, and employee relations; or
- Two (2) years of experience and background in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts, real estate, labor relations, employment law, and employee relations, with two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a professional or managerial capacity in respective fields applicable to the general body of law, specialties, or practice.
Department Preferences:
- Certification(S)/NYS License(S): NYS Attorney Registration.
- Educational Level: Juris Doctor.
- Knowledgeable in: Municipal Law.
- Three to five years of medical malpractice defense experience.
- Strong motion writing and advocacy skills.
How To Apply:
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If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week.
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' collectively bargained contracts.
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.
- Multiple employee discounts programs.