Assistant General Counsel-Litigation Manager

Description: - Assistant General Counsel-Litigation Manager (LEG0000P)

Job Description

Assistant General Counsel-Litigation Manager-LEG0000P

Description

Maxim Healthcare Services is one of the leading providers of medical staffing, home health and wellness services in the United States.  Founded in 1988, Maxim has rapidly expanded to include 12 divisions and over 400 branch offices in 44 states and the District of Columbia.  We have earned a position as an innovative leader in the healthcare industry through our emphasis on patient care and customer service.  Today, Maxim is one of the largest privately owned companies in our industry.

Our Corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD is seeking an experienced attorney to fill a newly created Assistant General Counsel role to assist in the management and resolution of legal matters affecting the company.  The ideal candidate must be service-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment and provide timely advice, and have the ability to effectively communicate with employees on all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

* Proactive and assertive  management of outside counsel to ensure the highest quality and most cost-effective representation * Advising branch and corporate office personnel with regard to a wide array of substantive issues in order to minimize exposure and expense to the company while meeting business objectives. * Coordinate internal communications and investigations with field personnel relating to claims management * Reporting to, and interaction with, executive leadership regarding case status and critical decisions

Qualifications

Requirements include:

* JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials * Applicants must be a member in good standing of the Maryland bar or eligible to sit for the exam * Three to five years of experience as a litigator, including at least one year with first chair responsibility, with an emphasis on either plaintiff or defense side medical malpractice and negligence issues.  Broad experience in drafting and responding to discovery, investigation and development of facts related to claims, drafting and arguing pre-trial motions, and the negotiation and implementation of pre-trial resolutions where appropriate * Experience in supervising outside attorneys, editing documents, preparing for and taking/defending depositions and representing companies at mediations * Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills required with the ability to quickly analyze issues and craft practical, business-oriented solutions. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fun and fast-paced environment * Commitment to excellence in service in a high growth, fast paced  business environment * Prior in-house experience a plus

Our company is committed to maintaining a challenging environment that promotes personal accountability, personal growth, and an active role in the driving vision of the company. We offer competitive pay, full benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as 401(k), 529 college savings plan, basic life insurance with the option of supplemental and 17 days paid time off in addition to holidays.

To learn more about Maxim Healthcare Services, please visit our website www.maximhealthcare.com and APPLY ONLINE at www.joinmaxim.com.

EOE/AAE

Job Legal

Primary Location MD-Columbia

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Education Level Masters Degree (18 years)

Shift Day Job

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Category:	Other Jobs
	> Attorney
Location:	Columbia, MD
County:	Howard County
ZIP Code:	21044
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Maxim Healthcare Services
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please