Kaufman & Canoles could be the perfect business law firm for you. You will find success - and great satisfaction - if your vision for your own career matches up with our core values: forward-thinking, hard-working, progressive, entrepreneurial and a can-do spirit. An energizing and professional work environment, Kaufman & Canoles offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Profit Sharing/401(k)
- Generous Leave Benefits
- Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
Kaufman & Canoles is an equal opportunity employer.
The Kaufman & Canoles
Raleigh office is seeking a highly qualified
Healthcare Litigation Attorney. The successful candidate will have 5 or more years of litigation experience representing clients in the healthcare industry. This position with the firm's Raleigh office provides a growth opportunity for a driven attorney with the ability to serve existing firm clients and grow their client base by utilizing the firm's excellent marketing resources. Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
Responsibilities:- Manage all aspects of premises liability and medical malpractice litigation, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motions, trial preparation, and trial.
- Representation of healthcare systems at commitment proceedings and guardianship hearings.
- Prepare court pleadings including drafting motions and responses, and answering discovery requests.
- Work with medical experts to develop case strategies and understand complex medical issues.
- Research and draft memoranda of law and briefs.
- Participate in pretrial and trial hearings. Prepare attorneys and clients for trials and depositions.
- Participate in preparation of appeal briefs, responses and attorney preparation for oral arguments.
Required Skills and Preferences:- 5 or more years of litigation experience required. Experience in heathcare matters preferred, including representation of health systems in medical malpractice and premises liability cases.
- Preference for candidates that have experience or interest litigating guardianship and/or civil commitment cases.
- Preference given to candidates with demonstrated ability to attract and build a client base.
- Skilled at meeting deadlines under significant time pressure.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism and client orientation.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize and work independently.
- Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently.
Education:- Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with an outstanding academic record.
- Admission to the North Carolina Bar.
- Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of North Carolina.
- During employment, must meet requirement for continuing licensure for law practice; some opportunities for obtaining in-house CLE through Kaufman & Canoles will be available.
