The Litigation Attorney II is responsible for all aspects of case management. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of medicine, law and issues related to medical malpractice litigation and the skill to develop effective case strategy. 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:
- Work with trial and arbitration attorney and actively participate 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
- 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 Member physicians at deposition in “Depo-only” cases
- Perform other duties as necessary
Education and/or Experience:
- J.D. Degree
- Minimum 4 years medical malpractice litigation experience
- Trial/Arbitration experience
Other Skills and Abilities:
- License to practice law in California
- Knowledge of medical issues
- Ability to assume support role for trial attorneys and to assist as second chair in trial and arbitrations.
