manage claims and litigation case information and filings
work alongside the defense counsel
responsible for cost effective and successful management of complex, potentially high exposure claims
provide legal counsel on risk management, claims, and litigation matters across Banner Health
designs and directs the claims investigation process
manages and directs outside counsel
negotiates directly with claimants and attorneys on serious liability exposures
evaluates and analyzes insurance coverage
formulates and implements thorough investigation plans and defense strategies for claims
determines appropriate indemnity and expense reserves
provides legal advice and direction to employees and leadership relating to risk management issues

4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent related experience is required
completion of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and admission to at least one state bar
minimum of eight to ten years medical professional liability management experience
Strong negotiating skills and a working knowledge of medical terminology are required
Strong analytical skills are necessary as well as the ability to organize and communicate information both orally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
Initiative and the ability to handle responsibility independently are necessary;
ability to deal with conflict in a non-confrontational manner
must be able to travel to various BH sites or other locations for litigation management purposes up to 50% of the time.

option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package

Director of Complex Claims – Counsel

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