Deputy General Counsel – Litigation and Risk Management
Company Overview
Genesis HealthCare SM is a holding company, which through its subsidiaries, operates skilled nursing facilities, assisted/senior living communities, and provides rehabilitation therapy. Genesis HealthCare SM is currently affiliated with approximately 200 skilled nursing facilities and assisted/senior living communities nationwide, and through its subsidiaries supplies rehabilitation therapy to patients at approximately 1400 locations. The subsidiaries of Genesis HealthCare SM offer patients and residents outstanding clinical care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting.
Position Summary:
Genesis HealthCare SM is currently searching for a Deputy General Counsel
to defend and litigate patient care liability cases in New Mexico. The successful candidate will independently litigate cases from the pre-lawsuit phase through the pre-trial phase.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage high volume of patient care and general liability matters filed against centers and
corporate entities.
2. Prepare pleadings and motions, attend court hearings, prepare written discovery responses
directed to centers and corporate entities, propound written discovery responses to plaintiffs, and take and defend depositions.
3. Engage in settlement negotiations, attend mediations, and prepare settlement agreements.
4. Conduct preliminary investigations regarding pre-lawsuit matters .
5. Provide training to leadership and staff on litigation and risk management matters.
6. Perform all other duties as requested.
Requirements:
1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
2. Admitted to the New Mexico Bar with membership in good standing.
3. Minimum 5 years experience as a practicing attorney. Demonstrated expertise and familiarity with claims handling and litigation.
4. Experience in the long term care arena strongly preferred.
5. Strong legal research and writing skills.
6. Ability to work remotely but reside in or near NM.