The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. and its dedicated law firm, Schmid & Voiles, seek a L&M Appeal Attorney responsible for drafting appellate briefs and motions/applications, and complex motions and pleadings on CAPIC litigated matters. Provides advice and assistance to attorneys through all phases of litigation including cost effective motions for early dismissal, trial, and post-trial motions; and efficiently assesses key issues, renders opinions, and provides results. The ideal candidate will be an experienced legal draftsperson with highly developed legal writing skills and an in-depth knowledge of the trial and appellate courts as it applies to motion practice related to medical malpractice defense. Our dedicated employees are the essential element to CAP’s success. CAP’s team of well-trained professionals with a commitment to excellence has helped deliver to our member physicians an unparalleled quality of products and services. Our corporate culture and collegial collaboration of minds and efforts is unmatched.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Appeals
- Designate, review, and analyze lower court records and other documents.
- Monitor appellate dockets.
- Research and analyze case law, draft persuasive briefs, as well as appellate motions and applications. and appellate documents.
- Advocate in appellate courts before appellate justices.
- Assist both in-house and outside trial panel counsel in framing issues at trial and in preserving the record for appeal.
- Advise both in-house and outside trial panel counsel and claims specialists regarding writ petitions.
Support Law and Motion Team:
- Prepare pleadings.
- Provide support to attorneys as requested in litigation matters to successfully try and arbitrate cases.
- Formulate creative pleading and motion strategy.
- Obtain concurrence with claims specialist and attorneys for law and motion pleading and strategy.
- Attend court appearances and argue motions.
- Assist in compliance with the Defense Attorney Guidelines
Perform other duties as necessary.
Education and/or Experience:
- J.D. Degree
- Six years’ medical malpractice litigation experience
Other Skills and Abilities:
- License to practice law in California.
- Computer proficiency
- Knowledge of online legal research
- Excellent legal writing skills
- Ability to work independently.
