Description
SUMMARY: CAP’s dedicated law firm, Schmid & Voiles seeks a Litigation Attorney for its LA office. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of case management, with the exception of presenting cases for trial and arbitration. The ideal candidate will be 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with trial and arbitration attorney on complex assignments, sharing responsibility for high volume case load by initiating and/or actively participating in:
- Formulating discovery and investigation strategy
- Obtaining concurrence with claims specialist on defense preparation and ensuring cost effective completion
- Preparing pleadings
- Preparing and responding to discovery\
- Attending court appearances
- Preparing lawsuits for trial/arbitration
- Preparing motions as requested
Independently develop defense strategy; assess exposure and prepare analytic reports to claims, clients and others, appropriately.
Mentor junior/support attorneys and monitor their performance
Respond to “hotline” inquiries from the Claims Department
Prepare timely reports to claims at all stages of litigation
Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines
Represent CAP/MPT physicians at deposition in “Depo-only” cases
Act as team leader to achieve the law firm’s goals/projects and develop expertise as requested by the firm’s management
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- J.D. Degree
- Minimum 6 years medical malpractice litigation experience
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
License to practice law in California
Ability to work independently
Ability to mentor, train, and build team enthusiasm among staff counsel
Ability to assist as second chair in trials and arbitrations and in appropriate cases to take the lead as trial and arbitration counsel
Salary range:180,000 – 215,000
Skills Required
- J.D. degree
- Minimum 6 years of medical malpractice litigation experience
- License to practice law in California
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to mentor, train, and build team enthusiasm among staff counsel
- Ability to assist as second chair in trials and arbitrations and, when appropriate, lead as trial and arbitration counsel
What We Do
The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP), established in 1975, provides exceptional medical professional liability and malpractice coverage to over 13,000 physicians in California through the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT). CAP also delivers a comprehensive suite of no-cost risk management and practice management benefits, supporting independent medical professionals in maintaining safe and successful practices across various California regions.
