Job Description

Claims Manager is responsible for the successful management of executive and employment liability claims / litigation matters for the System. This includes claims involving Atlantic Health System medical centers, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, patients, board members and other related parties.

• Overall responsibility and management for Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability claims against all applicable parties
• Review new claims and/or summons and complaint
• Prepare memorandum summarizing claim including recommendations for disposition and need to assign outside counsel
• Investigate incidents with relevant parties to the claim and internal departments (human resources, legal, compliance, etc.)
• Assign cases to outside counsel where appropriate
• Meet as required with outside counsel regarding case status and strategy, providing guidance and authority for settlement
• Manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring their compliance with AHS Claims Handling Guidelines
• Secure all discovery for assigned defense counsel responsive to litigation requests.
• Attend pertinent defendant and witness depositions
• Attend arbitration and mediation and support defense counsel in case resolution
• Review defense counsel litigation reports and assist in strategic defense of the case
• Research and recommend settlement and verdict values
• Overall trial responsibility, including coordination of witness/defendant appearances
• Responsible for planning and preparation of claim summaries at internal committee meetings
• Manage claims exclusively via the electronic claims management system
• Communicate internally on issues identified through litigation and support development of corrective action plans
• Communicate internally on issues identified through litigation and support development of corrective action plans

Qualifications

Required:
• Licensed attorney in New Jersey
• 5 years minimum claims handling experience

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.