CHRISTUS Health
Director Litigation - Risk Finance
CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Director Litigation – Risk Finance to manage all stages of litigation and claims management across the enterprise. The role provides supervision of a small team, oversight of low to middle level risk claims, and coordination with outside counsel.
Summary The Litigation Attorney, a junior attorney with litigation experience, will manage service of process through case resolution. Key responsibilities include directing supervision of two associates (paralegal and claims coordinator), handling legal demands, managing e‑discovery, drafting pleadings and discovery responses, and contributing to mediation, trial, and settlement activities under senior attorney guidance.
Responsibilities
Work with VP of Litigation and attorneys in daily management of pre‑litigation and litigation matters for enterprise-wide claims.
Direct management of 2 associates (paralegal and claims coordinator).
Monitor and manage service of process, filings, subpoenas and other legal service documents for the enterprise.
Assist with legal demands, preservation demands, legal holds, and e‑discovery collection.
Draft, review, and manage various agreements and documents related to claims management.
Draft, review, and interact with internal and outside counsel on discovery projects, ESI retrieval, responses, and litigation filings.
Draft correspondence to regional clients and/or outside counsel on a variety of topics.
Monitor and manage confidential and proprietary databases and documents utilized by litigation team.
Collaborate with internal clients across the enterprise to manage claims at various levels, including settlement closings.
Communicate with outside counsel and internal leadership regarding various matters.
Conduct legal document research, retrieving information, and investigations.
Assist with subpoena responses, witness coordination, deposition and trial preparation, and e‑discovery retrieval.
Assist with claim team coordination, weekly meetings, and reporting related to mediation/trial.
Travel to regional clients 25‑40% as needed for meetings, mediation, or trials.
Build positive relationships within team, with entity contacts, internal contacts, senior leaders, directors, and office work team as necessary to perform duties and achieve results.
Requirements Education / Skills
Juris Doctor; curriculum focused on litigation or trial advocacy preferred.
5‑10 years of legal experience in firm or corporate setting.
Litigation experience required.
Experience
At least 5 years’ experience in legal or litigation setting, preferably related to hospital, provider or healthcare matters.
Excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills with the ability to take detailed notes. Ability to analyze discovery responses, understand motion practice, and interact with outside counsel.
Organizational skills with ability to handle priority projects simultaneously within tight deadlines, proactive problem prevention, good follow‑through on projects/issues, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Word, database management, Excel and legal research on Lexis/Westlaw.
Knowledge of e‑discovery platforms and working with same.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Licensure and in good standing to practice in Texas (preferred) or in another State, with the ability to become licensed in Texas within one year of hire.
Work Schedule 5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type Full Time
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Summary The Litigation Attorney, a junior attorney with litigation experience, will manage service of process through case resolution. Key responsibilities include directing supervision of two associates (paralegal and claims coordinator), handling legal demands, managing e‑discovery, drafting pleadings and discovery responses, and contributing to mediation, trial, and settlement activities under senior attorney guidance.
Responsibilities
Work with VP of Litigation and attorneys in daily management of pre‑litigation and litigation matters for enterprise-wide claims.
Direct management of 2 associates (paralegal and claims coordinator).
Monitor and manage service of process, filings, subpoenas and other legal service documents for the enterprise.
Assist with legal demands, preservation demands, legal holds, and e‑discovery collection.
Draft, review, and manage various agreements and documents related to claims management.
Draft, review, and interact with internal and outside counsel on discovery projects, ESI retrieval, responses, and litigation filings.
Draft correspondence to regional clients and/or outside counsel on a variety of topics.
Monitor and manage confidential and proprietary databases and documents utilized by litigation team.
Collaborate with internal clients across the enterprise to manage claims at various levels, including settlement closings.
Communicate with outside counsel and internal leadership regarding various matters.
Conduct legal document research, retrieving information, and investigations.
Assist with subpoena responses, witness coordination, deposition and trial preparation, and e‑discovery retrieval.
Assist with claim team coordination, weekly meetings, and reporting related to mediation/trial.
Travel to regional clients 25‑40% as needed for meetings, mediation, or trials.
Build positive relationships within team, with entity contacts, internal contacts, senior leaders, directors, and office work team as necessary to perform duties and achieve results.
Requirements Education / Skills
Juris Doctor; curriculum focused on litigation or trial advocacy preferred.
5‑10 years of legal experience in firm or corporate setting.
Litigation experience required.
Experience
At least 5 years’ experience in legal or litigation setting, preferably related to hospital, provider or healthcare matters.
Excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills with the ability to take detailed notes. Ability to analyze discovery responses, understand motion practice, and interact with outside counsel.
Organizational skills with ability to handle priority projects simultaneously within tight deadlines, proactive problem prevention, good follow‑through on projects/issues, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Word, database management, Excel and legal research on Lexis/Westlaw.
Knowledge of e‑discovery platforms and working with same.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Licensure and in good standing to practice in Texas (preferred) or in another State, with the ability to become licensed in Texas within one year of hire.
Work Schedule 5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type Full Time
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