Associate General Counsel, Claims Administration and Litigation Management

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Associate General Counsel, Claims Administration and Litigation Management.

Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, Director of Litigation Management, Malpractice; and the SVP & Senior Counsel for Malpractice Insurance Administration, the primary responsibility of this role is to provide competent, timely and proactive legal advice in the daily handling and management of medical malpractice cases and claims, which are insured under the NYU Langone Hospitals Malpractice Insurance Program. The primary client is the Executive Vice President and Vice Dean/Chief Financial Officer. This role will directly manage and direct the day-to-day activities of the assigned claim files and outside counsel by proactively coordinating the most reasonable and strategic defenses to optimize claim handling and results. There is a heavy emphasis on the successful direct management and negotiation of litigated and prelitigation claims with a successful case closure target number. This position will primarily focus on cases venued in Long Island and Queens Counties.

Job Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, Director of Litigation Management, Malpractice; and the SVP & Senior Counsel for Malpractice Insurance Administration, the Associate General Counsel will be working closely with the primary client Executive Vice President and Vice Dean / Chief Financial Officer, the Insurance Department, outside Third Party Administrator and Risk Management, and will have the following responsibilities:

• Assume primary responsibility for the legal management and resolution of approximately 100+ high value claims assigned in various state and federal jurisdictions
• Assist in choice of counsel
• Proactively manage and direct outside defense counsel
• Actively manage litigation costs and expenses
• Keep the Associate General Counsel, Director of Litigation Management, Malpractice and Senior Vice President & Senior Counsel of the Malpractice Insurance Program informed of material changes and updates in the status of litigation
• Initiate early strategic resolution of claims, where possible
• Actively negotiate cases directly with adversaries
• Stay up-to-date on changes in law and legal climate
• Provide legal analysis and positions on coverage issues
• Provide day-to-day strategic planning on claims and litigation handling
• Provide timely responses to time sensitive projects, as assigned
• Attend and travel to all phases of Court conferences and trials on each case, as needed
• Manage, attend and direct, as necessary, preparation of key defendants for depositions and trial
• Monitor all phases of trial, timely reporting of daily progress and modify strategies, as developments dictate
• Participate and present in claims conferences; lead roundtable discussions and committee reviews; present case summaries, as needed
• Prepare Executive Claims Summary for each case being handled with timely reserve setting recommendations
• Keep department claims professionals up to date on emerging legal issues
• Review and manage pleadings, motions, briefs, appellate papers, etc., as needed, to proactively defend and strategically manage litigation
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Admission to the NYS Bar
• 12 years experience in broad-based medical malpractice litigation, which must include trial experience with a proven track-record; experience in insurance law, coverage issues and disputes, and NY litigation.
• Significant direct negotiation skills and aptitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to present case reviews and recommendations, work collegially with diverse personnel and under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, Director of Litigation Management, Malpractice.
• Maintain NYS bar admission in good standing for the duration of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven management experience at partner level and claims experience preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $222,017.06 - $244,400.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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