Staff Attorney

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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$124,217.60 - $162,302.40

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Associate General Counsel, the Staff Attorney prepares and retains contracts, court documents, pleadings, discovery, and other requested documents in auto insurance litigation, workers’ compensation litigation, and commercial insurance matters. The Staff Attorney will also perform legal research and analysis and will be responsible for assisting in trials, motions, conducting discovery and in negotiating/settling cases. The Staff Attorney will also draft, prepare and send for filing hospital liens and release of hospital liens.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Membership in State Bar.

Experience: Experience with contract drafting as well as some court experience preferred. Experience in areas of law relevant to healthcare is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Skills: Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Special Training: MS Word, Excel.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in Legal department initiatives such as template agreement development and recommends to senior management on how to respond to legal issues or proposed changes in laws and regulations.

• Drafts contracts for vendors, services, goods, employment, physician services, affiliations, and providers. Maintains contract system accurately and on a timely basis.

• Interviews physicians and hospital staff to assess need for guardianship.

• Develops documents required for court in cooperation with paralegal on a timely basis.

• Appears in court to obtain guardianship as required.

• Determines needs of CH for contract terms and conditions.

• Exercises discretion and judgment when negotiating terms and conditions of contract in cooperation with CH staff.

• Advises hospital staff on legal issues as determined by General Counsel.

• Reviews periodically and updates CH policies for legal compliance.

• Represents General Counsel on appropriate System-wide committees. Represents CH in appropriate community organizations as directed by General Counsel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

• Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.​Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.