Cranfill Sumner LLP
Healthcare Litigation Attorney - Medical Defense
Cranfill Sumner LLP, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Raleigh/Wilmington)
is seeking an Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience to handle healthcare litigation and medical malpractice defense in Raleigh or Wilmington with a flexible hybrid work environment. You will work with experienced attorneys in both liability and medical malpractice working with top tier hospitals, clinics and providers. Candidates should be interested and skilled in working complex areas of law and have excellent written and oral advocacy skills; have proven top-notch client service; plus, enjoy working in a team environment. Self-starters will excel and candidates should be ready to handle an active caseload. Employees enjoy generous benefits and leave policies and a flexible remote work policy. Candidates should be NC licensed and practice ready.
Responsibilities
Propound, respond to and assess written discovery
Conduct and defend depositions, including preparation of clients and expert witnesses, and preparation for examination of adverse expert witnesses
Prepare pleadings, motions and briefs, and legal research for complex matters in state and federal court
Argue motions in state and federal court
Provide excellent client service through written and verbal communication, including summaries, strategies, advocacy, updates, and counsel
Communicate in person and by telephone, email, etc. with opposing counsel to negotiate issues, including settlement and pre-mediation and pre-trial disclosures
Prepare for and attend mediations, negotiate settlement, and review settlement documents
Experience / knowledge of statutory interpretation, HIPAA laws, medical board work, healthcare industry
Trial preparation including strategy; review and analysis of all factual and legal issues relating to compensability, valuation, and constitutional matters; preparation of witnesses, exhibits, motions in limine and supporting briefs; direct and cross examination; jury selection; opening and closing statements; and, arguing/defending motions
Collaboration and communication appropriate for successful team-oriented work
Efficiency and organization to manage an active caseload
General technology skills, e.g., GenAI; Billing Software; Microsoft Suite; Outlook; Legal Search
Make individual and group presentations and write client-focused updates and blogs
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with healthcare litigation and medical malpractice defense experience preferred
North Carolina license and readiness to practice
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills; strong client service orientation; ability to work in a team; self-starter capable of handling an active caseload
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is seeking an Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience to handle healthcare litigation and medical malpractice defense in Raleigh or Wilmington with a flexible hybrid work environment. You will work with experienced attorneys in both liability and medical malpractice working with top tier hospitals, clinics and providers. Candidates should be interested and skilled in working complex areas of law and have excellent written and oral advocacy skills; have proven top-notch client service; plus, enjoy working in a team environment. Self-starters will excel and candidates should be ready to handle an active caseload. Employees enjoy generous benefits and leave policies and a flexible remote work policy. Candidates should be NC licensed and practice ready.
Responsibilities
Propound, respond to and assess written discovery
Conduct and defend depositions, including preparation of clients and expert witnesses, and preparation for examination of adverse expert witnesses
Prepare pleadings, motions and briefs, and legal research for complex matters in state and federal court
Argue motions in state and federal court
Provide excellent client service through written and verbal communication, including summaries, strategies, advocacy, updates, and counsel
Communicate in person and by telephone, email, etc. with opposing counsel to negotiate issues, including settlement and pre-mediation and pre-trial disclosures
Prepare for and attend mediations, negotiate settlement, and review settlement documents
Experience / knowledge of statutory interpretation, HIPAA laws, medical board work, healthcare industry
Trial preparation including strategy; review and analysis of all factual and legal issues relating to compensability, valuation, and constitutional matters; preparation of witnesses, exhibits, motions in limine and supporting briefs; direct and cross examination; jury selection; opening and closing statements; and, arguing/defending motions
Collaboration and communication appropriate for successful team-oriented work
Efficiency and organization to manage an active caseload
General technology skills, e.g., GenAI; Billing Software; Microsoft Suite; Outlook; Legal Search
Make individual and group presentations and write client-focused updates and blogs
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with healthcare litigation and medical malpractice defense experience preferred
North Carolina license and readiness to practice
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills; strong client service orientation; ability to work in a team; self-starter capable of handling an active caseload
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