Assistant General Counsel - Litigation and Employment

Essential Functions:

• Provides legal review, analysis, and advice with respect to the legal implications of Hospital policies, procedures, processes, and decisions, with a focus on employment-related matters.
• Assists in the preparation and defense of litigation, including the drafting, preparation, and filing of pleadings, discovery, EEOC and OCRC position statements, preparation of staff for their roles as witnesses, and the development of litigation strategy.
• Assists in the preparation and defense of medical malpractice and other litigations matters, including but not limited to investigative interviews, assistance with and review of pleadings, discovery, preparation of staff for their roles as witnesses, and development of litigation strategy. 
• Performs legal research and analysis to provide recommendations to General Counsel and other attorneys and/or internal clients.  May build creative, practical, and effective solutions to issues with no established precedent.
• Assists in supporting the integration of risk management and quality control activities to create an environment that minimizes legal risk to the Hospital, including reviewing, implementing, and monitoring Hospital’s risk management programs and insurance programs. 
• Provides support to staff members related to subpoenas and other court documents. Provides support to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Integrity and Compliance Program.
• Drafts, prepares, and negotiates employment-related contracts.
• Participates in Hospital committees as deemed appropriate, attends annual Hospital and departmental fire/safety and infection control training, and maintains current knowledge of safety procedures within the Hospital and department.

Education Requirement:

Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

At least three years engaged in the practice of law with significant prior litigation experience, as well as an interest in and aptitude for health care law, risk management, and/or health care related litigation.  Prior experience in employment law is preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)

Lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.

FREQUENTLY 34-66% OF THE TIME(2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS)

Bend/twist

Squat/kneel

Standing

Walking

Flexing/extending of neck

Reaching above shoulder

Repetitive hand/arm use

CONTINUOUSLY 67 -100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)

Sitting

Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning

Computer skills

Audible speech

Hearing acuity

Depth perception-vision

Color vision

Seeing-far/near

Peripheral vision

Problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Interpreting data skills

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"