• Associate Chief Litigation Counsel

    Truman Medical Centers (Kansas City, MO)


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    Associate Chief Litigation Counsel

     

    101 Truman Medical Center

     

    Job Location

     

    University Health 3 (UH3)

     

    Kansas City, Missouri

     

    Department

     

    Self Insurance Trust

    Position Type

    Full time

     

    Work Schedule

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Hours Per Week

     

    40

    Job Description

    University Health is seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Litigation Counsel** to join our in-house legal team in a dynamic and hands-on role. Working closely with the Chief Litigation Counsel, this attorney will directly manage all phases of litigation for matters involving professional and general liability. From pre-litigation strategy through trial, the Litigation Counsel will play a key role in protecting University Health, University Health Physicians (UHP), and their employees.

     

    This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned litigator to step into an in-house role that provides the opportunity to try cases and make a direct impact on organizational safety and legal outcomes.

    Key Responsibilities

    + **Litigation & Legal Defense**

    + Serve as co-counsel in all claims and lawsuits involving University Health, University Health Physicians (UHP), and their employees.

    + Handle all aspects of litigation including: preparation of all pleadings and written discovery; selection and production of experts for deposition; deposition of plaintiffs; preparation of healthcare providers for deposition; settlement negotiations; and active participation in all trials, including service as second chair to the Chief Litigation Counsel.

    + **Legal Counsel & Risk Mitigation**

    + Provide legal guidance to avoid or resolve professional and general liability issues.

    + Counsel physicians and staff to prevent litigation and improve patient safety.

    + Review and help create medical/legal policies and procedures.

    + **Emergency Legal Support**

    + Be on-call or available to respond to urgent healthcare-related legal and ethical questions.

    + **Team Leadership**

    + Supervise legal assistants or litigation paralegals.

    + Work with the Office of General Counsel on matters related to litigation and patient safety.

    + **Budget & Trust Management**

    + Assist in managing Self-Insurance Trust expenses and resources.

    + Support budget oversight and effective settlements to protect Trust assets.

    Qualifications

    + Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

    + Licensed to practice law in **Missouri and admitted to Federal Court (additional KS licensure preferred).**

    + Eight to ten years of litigation experience, with a strong focus on medical malpractice or healthcare-related claims.

    + Proven ability to manage complex litigation, including substantive trial experience.

     

    Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

     

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