Assistant General Counsel - Litigation and Employment
Assistant General Counsel - Litigation and Employment
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Job Description
Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Provides legal review analysis and advice with respect to the legal implications of Hospital policies procedures processes and decisions with a focus on employmentrelated matters.
- Assists in the preparation and defense of litigation including the drafting preparation and filing of pleadings discovery EEOC and OCRC position statements preparation of staff for their roles as witnesses and the development of litigation strategy.
- Assists in the preparation and defense of medical malpractice and other litigations matters including but not limited to investigative interviews assistance with and review of pleadings discovery preparation of staff for their roles as witnesses and development of litigation strategy.
- Performs legal research and analysis to provide recommendations to General Counsel and other attorneys and/or internal clients. May build creative practical and effective solutions to issues with no established precedent.
- Assists in supporting the integration of risk management and quality control activities to create an environment that minimizes legal risk to the Hospital including reviewing implementing and monitoring Hospitals risk management programs and insurance programs.
- Provides support to staff members related to subpoenas and other court documents. Provides support to the Nationwide Childrens Hospital Integrity and Compliance Program.
- Drafts prepares and negotiates employmentrelated contracts.
- Participates in Hospital committees as deemed appropriate attends annual Hospital and departmental fire/safety and infection control training and maintains current knowledge of safety procedures within the Hospital and department.
Education Requirement:
Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio required.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
(not specified)
Experience:
At least three years engaged in the practice of law with significant prior litigation experience as well as an interest in and aptitude for health care law risk management and/or health care related litigation. Prior experience in employment law is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY 133 OF THE TIME 0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)
Lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.
FREQUENTLY 3466 OF THE TIME(2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS)
Bend/twist
Squat/kneel
Standing
Walking
Flexing/extending of neck
Reaching above shoulder
Repetitive hand/arm use
CONTINUOUSLY 67 100 OF THE TIME 5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)
Sitting
Hand use: grasping gripping turning
Computer skills
Audible speech
Hearing acuity
Depth perceptionvision
Color vision
Seeingfar/near
Peripheral vision
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Interpreting data skills
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Employment Type
Full-Time
