LITIGATION ATTORNEY IV in Los Angeles, California at Cooperative of American Physicians Insurance Co. I

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

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