Carle Health
Champaign, IL
Overview:
The Risk Management department of Carle Health provides enterprise risk management, insurance and claims management services to entities within Carle Health ("Carle"). As part of a team of professionals, the Assistant Counsel: Litigation represents the interests of Carle Health insureds and is responsible for managing all aspects of claims/litigation files for medical malpractice and general liability as well as other litigation, as assigned. The Assistant Counsel: Litigation is also responsible for preparing and/or assisting employed providers and other employees who have been subpoenaed for testimony or deposition.
Responsibilities:
Manages the day-to-day uncomplicated medical malpractice and general liability claims in active litigation and/or files that require the guidance of counsel. This includes, but it not limited to the following: setting initial reserves, conducting investigations, preparing initial and ongoing liability assessments, assignment, direction...