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Counsel I, Medical Malpractice Claims

Primary Location Pasadena, California Worker Location Remote Job Number 1279399 Date posted 05/06/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Provides legal service to one or more assigned departments or units of the organization. Provides factual information, counsel and guidance on legal questions or matters. Researches legal principles and precedents, consults with outside counsel, drafts and executes legal documents, gathers relevant case related information using multiple sources and methods.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Assists and supports more senior level attorneys on providing legal advice and case recommendations.  Under the supervision of more senior attorneys, may provide legal advice to one or more assigned departments or units of the organization.  

  • Undertakes research and reviews standard documents and contracts; prepare and drafts legal memoranda and documents. 

  • Provides research, factual information, counsel and guidance on basic to moderately complex legal questions or issues. 




Basic Qualifications:
Experience


  • Minimum six (6) months related experience.

Education

  • Bachelors degree required.
  • JD required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • State Bar License (California)
Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to learn the practical aspects of applied law and functions of the business.
  • Ability to provide counsel to management regarding legal questions and issues within specialty area.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong service orientation.
  • Maintains current knowledge of specialty area
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum two (2) years directly related experience.
Primary Location: California,Pasadena,Walnut Center - Regional Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Remote Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-PO-01|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Entry Level Department: Po/Ho Corp - Natl Legal Litigation - 0308 Pay Range: $112300 - $145310 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Remote: Work location is the remote workplace (from home) within KP authorized states. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest