Atlantic Health System, Inc

Claims Manager - Executive Liability and Employment Matters JD

Atlantic Health System, Inc$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate required
  • Minimum 5 years of employment litigation experience
  • Preferred claims handling experience
  • Licensed Attorney in New Jersey

Responsibilities

  • Manage Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability claims
  • Review and analyze legal documents related to claims
  • Conduct factual investigations with HR and operational leaders
  • Oversee assignment and management of outside counsel
  • Facilitate and monitor discovery and litigation processes
  • Prepare responses to agency matters like EEOC and NJDCR
  • Plan and prepare claim summaries for internal meetings
  • Utilize electronic claims management system for case tracking

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Life & AD&D insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
  • Tuition assistance and academic advising
  • Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave
  • Backup and on-site childcare services
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Well-being rewards programs for personal health
  • Flexible spending accounts and commuter accounts
  • Additional benefits including fertility assistance and identity theft protection
Full Job Description
Claims Manager is responsible for managing employment related claims, administrative agency matters, and litigation involving Atlantic Health and its medical centers, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, patients, board members and other related parties. • Responsible for management of assigned Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability claims against all applicable parties • Review and analyze demand letters, administrative agency complaints, lawsuits, subpoenas, and other legal documents; prepare memorandum summarizing claim including recommendations for disposition and need to assign outside counsel • Conduct factual investigations in collaboration with Human Resources and other operational leaders • Coordinate assignment and oversight of outside counsel on assigned matters including compliance with Atlantic Health Claims Handling Guidelines • Coordinate, facilitate and monitor discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, litigation strategy, settlement discussions and trial preparations • Investigate, coordinate and prepare responses to and management of matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (NJDCR), and Departments of Labor • Responsible for planning and preparation of claim summaries at internal committee meetings • Manage claims via the electronic claims management system • Communicate internally on issues identified through litigation and support development of corrective action plans Qualifications Education: • Juris Doctorate Required: • 5 years minimum employment litigation experience. In addition claims handling experience preferred • Licensed Attorney in New Jersey Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) • Life & AD&D Insurance. • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution • PTO & Paid Sick Leave • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave • Backup and On-Site Childcare • Well-Being Rewards • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. About the Team Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.

About Atlantic Health System, Inc

Atlantic Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in New Jersey. The organization was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. Atlantic Health System operates six hospitals, including Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and Goryeb Children's Hospital. The organization also operates a number of outpatient facilities and clinics.
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Size
17,000 employees
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Founded
1932

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