Job Description

Basic Function and Responsibilities

The Regional Assistant GC will provide legal services on behalf of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in coordination with other attorneys, System Associate General Counsels, with a specific emphasis on the management of medical malpractice claims and litigation on behalf of the U-M Health Regional Network. The Regional Assistant General Counsel must be able to work independently on a wide range of medical malpractice and health system risk issues, with a focus on managing medical malpractice pre-suit claims and litigation consistent with the Michigan Model and in collaboration with our other attorney who specializes in these matters. This attorney will report to the Managing Regional Associate General Counsel of the OGC.

In addition to malpractice duties, and dependent upon qualifications and experience, the Regional Assistant General Counsel may serve as a system subject matter specialist with responsibility for one or more aspects of the System's legal work.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures horizontal and vertical communication and collaboration within OGC and with other Regional leaders as necessary to provide consistent, high quality, integrated legal advice to protect the Region, meet its business goals and achieve internal client/customer satisfaction.

Will serve as a point of contact for medical malpractice claims, in collaboration with the other attorney supporting medical malpractice work for the Regional Network. This includes initial case evaluation and investigation.

Conducts prompt investigations of claims and lawsuits including witness interviews, document review, and consultation with other departments.

Assists with responses to subpoenas in federal and state court civil and criminal matters and in response to those served by regulatory agencies.

Research legal issues as necessary and draft legal memos, motions, and briefs.

Provides legal advice on a variety of health law related matters, including issue spotting areas of regulatory risk and communicates risk appropriately with the client to identify practical and compliant solutions to achieve business objectives.

Prepares formal memoranda, SBARs and legal opinions on subjects that require legal research and analysis.

Prepares communications, trainings, and recommended policy changes for assigned local hospitals consistent with OGC legal practices and Regional Network policy and procedure.

Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.

Work Experience

Minimum of two or more years of progressively responsible work experience in medical malpractice.

Education

Juris Doctor Degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Strong attention to detail. Demonstrated solution-oriented, creative, and strategic approach to the practice of law, project coordination and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in a logical, concise and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work in a fast paced, changing environment while maintaining a professional demeanor. High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality. Role models behavi

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