Healthcare Litigation Attorney - Raleigh, NC

The Kaufman & Canoles Raleigh office is seeking a highly qualified Healthcare Litigation Attorney. The successful candidate will have 5 or more years of litigation experience representing clients in the healthcare industry. This position with the firm’s Raleigh office provides a growth opportunity for a driven attorney with the ability to serve existing firm clients and grow their client base by utilizing the firm’s excellent marketing resources. Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of premises liability and medical malpractice litigation, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motions, trial preparation, and trial.
• Representation of healthcare systems at commitment proceedings and guardianship hearings.
• Prepare court pleadings including drafting motions and responses, and answering discovery requests.
• Work with medical experts to develop case strategies and understand complex medical issues.
• Research and draft memoranda of law and briefs.
• Participate in pretrial and trial hearings. Prepare attorneys and clients for trials and depositions.
• Participate in preparation of appeal briefs, responses and attorney preparation for oral arguments.

Required Skills and Preferences:

• 5 or more years of litigation experience required. Experience in heathcare matters preferred, including representation of health systems in medical malpractice and premises liability cases.
• Preference for candidates that have experience or interest litigating guardianship and/or civil commitment cases.
• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated ability to attract and build a client base.
• Skilled at meeting deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism and client orientation.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with an outstanding academic record.
• Admission to the North Carolina Bar.
• Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of North Carolina.
• During employment, must meet requirement for continuing licensure for law practice; some opportunities for obtaining in-house CLE through Kaufman & Canoles will be available.