Staff Attorney

Now Hiring: Staff Attorney IIPresbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) is seeking a Staff Attorney I-II - Risk Management to join our legal team and support the management and defense of claims and litigation. This role plays a key part in risk mitigation, claims defense, and litigation support across our integrated healthcare system.Type of Opportunity: Full timeJob Exempt: YesJob is based: Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative CenterWork Shift: Days (United States of America)Responsibilities:The person in this position will:Assist in claims and litigation management, including review, analysis, and revisions to discovery, pleadings, motion practice, and witness preparationCollaborate with internal Claims Adjusters, Risk Staff Attorneys, and outside counsel on litigation strategy, discovery requests, and settlementsProvide guidance and support to PHS workforce members involved in litigation or when those individuals are served with subpoenas requiring their participation in litigationReview and negotiate pre-suit claims, evidence preservation letters, and settlement demandsSupport development and implementation of risk management strategies, policies, and proceduresProvide education and training to PHS workforce members on best practices and regulatory complianceParticipate in incident investigations related to patient safety, compliance, or potential claimsPromote a culture of safety and risk awareness by collaborating with clinical, quality, and legal teams within PresbyterianProvide legal support for the risk management team and the Presbyterian enterprise, including working with and managing outside defense counsel in a variety of civil litigation cases, review and revisions of pleadings, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents, participate in the formation of litigation strategy, and work with the Staff Attorney III and the Associate General Counsel on analyzing and educating Presbyterian healthcare providers and employees on risk-related issues.Serve as legal advisor to committees regarding risk management, litigation management, and associated strategic initiativesEducate and train business partners and stakeholders on litigation, claims, and risk mitigationCollaborate with hospital departments to operationalize legal and business objectivesIdeal Candidate:Strong interest in healthcare law, risk management, and claims/litigationExcellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and provide guidance in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentQualifications:Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in one or more states and a member in good standing of the applicable state bar;New Mexico license to Practice Law preferred and must be acquired as soon as practicable following employment.At least 5 years experience practicing in general civil litigation, health law litigation, or attorney oversight of litigation from a risk management perspectiveExperience working in a litigation setting preferred.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with court personnel, healthcare providers and other stakeholders.Occasional in-state travel to various PHS facilities.All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.