Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Attorney

Location: Orange CA 92868

Starting Salary: $170000 - $215000

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.

• 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

• J.D. Degree
• 3 years medical malpractice litigation experience
• License to practice law in California

Construction Law Experience, Legal Drafting, Litigation, Intellectual Property Law, Mediation Experience, Legal Research, Personal Injury Law, Research Experience, Securities Law, Alternative dispute resolution, Real Estate Law, Writing Skills

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