Assistant Litigation Counsel

WVU Medicine

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree
West Virginia Bar membership or eligibility to obtain WV bar membership within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years prior experience in litigation

Responsibilities

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.
Performs designated tasks in medical malpractice and general liability claims and cases and other litigation-related matters.
Conducts employee and witness interviews in preparation for defense of medical malpractice and general liability claims and cases.
Performs legal research and prepares legal memoranda addressing legal issues presented in matters and cases involving WVUHS and its related entities and employees.
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.
Participates in planning and executing discovery plans, alternative dispute resolution, hearings, and trial strategies for claims and cases.
Interviews and prepares witnesses for case development, discovery, depositions, administrative hearings, and/or trial testimony.
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.
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.
Assists with policy review and development, employee education
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
Works collaboratively with nurse paralegals and litigation paralegals on legal matters on behalf of WVUHS and its related entities.
Other duties as assigned by General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer, Associate Litigation Counsel or AVP/Senior Litigation Counsel
Demonstrates regard for the dignity and safety of all patients, family members, visitors, and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of the organization.
Displays courteous and professional attitude and represents WVUHS in a positive manner 100% of the time.
Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Provides adequate notice to supervisory personnel prior to absence or tardiness in accordance with departmental policy.
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.