Assistant Litigation Counsel

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The Assistant Litigation Counsel is responsible for assisting the Associate Litigation Counsel in managing the legal affairs of West Virginia United Health System, Inc. and related entities This responsibility includes daily interaction with employees of WVUHS and its related entities, outside retained counsel, opposing counsel, personnel of administrative agencies and court personnel. This position reports to the Associate Litigation and AVP/Senior Litigation Counsel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree

2. West Virginia Bar membership or eligibility to obtain WV bar membership within 90 days of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years prior experience in litigation

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides day-to-day legal representation to WVUHS and its related entities in medical malpractice and general liability matters, administrative hearings, open unasserted and asserted claims and open suits, including claims and cases.

2. Performs designated tasks in medical malpractice and general liability claims and cases and other litigation-related matters.

3. Conducts employee and witness interviews in preparation for defense of medical malpractice and general liability claims and cases.

4. Performs legal research and prepares legal memoranda addressing legal issues presented in matters and cases involving WVUHS and its related entities and employees.

5. Prepares case summaries, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses and other matter or case-related materials to provide effective legal representation to WVUHS and its related entities and employees.

6. Participates in planning and executing discovery plans, alternative dispute resolution, hearings, and trial strategies for claims and cases.

7. Interviews and prepares witnesses for case development, discovery, depositions, administrative hearings, and/or trial testimony.

8. Appears as counsel on behalf of WVUHS and its related entities and employees at discovery depositions, administrative hearings, mediations, hearings and trials, either independently or with Associate Litigation Counsel, AVP/Sr. Litigation Counsel and/or outside counsel.

9. Provides assistance to Associate Litigation Counsel and AVP/Senior Litigation Counsel in dealing with legal issues, including but not limited to, conducting legal research, fact-gathering and other investigatory activities, development and implementation of discovery plans and responses, including electronic discovery.

10. Assists with policy review and development, employee education

11. Assists outside counsel retained by AVP/Sr. Litigation Counsel or General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer with case-related tasks and serves as a liaison between outside counsel and WVUHS and its related entities and employees

12. Works collaboratively with nurse paralegals and litigation paralegals on legal matters on behalf of WVUHS and its related entities.

13. Other duties as assigned by General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer, Associate Litigation Counsel or AVP/Senior Litigation Counsel

14. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and safety of all patients, family members, visitors, and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of the organization.

15. Displays courteous and professional attitude and represents WVUHS in a positive manner 100% of the time.

16. Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

17. Provides adequate notice to supervisory personnel prior to absence or tardiness in accordance with departmental policy.

18. Participates in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance and participation in staff meetings, task forces, standing committees, special projects and discussions with supervisors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to concentrate and sit at a desk for long periods of time

2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including live hearings

3. Visual requirements: Near Vision, Depth Perception, Extensive Exposure to Video Displays

4. Ability to hear normal conversation, telephone communications

5. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 25 lbs.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center:

509 SYSTEM Legal Services

Address:

1240 Suncrest Towne Centre

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.