Associate Counsel

About Sonida Senior Living

Sonida Senior Living is one of the nation’s leading operators of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities for senior adults. The Company operates71communities that are home to nearly7,800 residents across 18 states providing comfortable, safe, affordable communities where residents can form friendships, enjoy new experiences and receive personalized care from dedicated team members who treat them family.

Job Description:

Support the Legal Department by managing litigation, investigations, and cases, as well as conducting legal research and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee healthcare care related and general liability litigation.
• Review and investigate internally reported claims.
• Perform the initial witness interviews.
• Collect and review records.
• Implement systems and procedures for litigation and claims management.
• Maintain up-to-date reporting on the status of ongoing and potential litigation.
• Review third-party requests for records.
• Assist in the selection of local litigation counsel.
• Assist in case strategy.
• Attend mediations, arbitrations, and case status conferences.
• Initiate and manage collection activities.
• Review and revise compliance and risk management policies.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance projects as needed.
• Review and revise contracts as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate degree with admission to the State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience. Experience in long-term care or healthcare related litigation is preferred.
• Experience leading mediations, depositions, witness preparations, contested judicial hearings, and trials.
• Experience in litigation related investigations.
• Experience preparing discovery responses, courts filings, and exhibits.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented.
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to multitask.
• Must be able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Able to develop a positive rapport with employees and outside vendors.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Skill/knowledge requirements:

• Detailed knowledge of civil litigation process and discovery rules.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated high-level organizational skills, detail-oriented with a proven ability to handle multiple priorities and to take initiative to resolve issues.
• Demonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including strong spelling, grammatical and mathematical skills. Strong focus on business writing practices and must be able proofread and produce accurate, professional documents and information.
• High degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Participate and project a positive and professional image of the organization.
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and develop proactive planning for the upcoming week.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of client service and response.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.