Claims Manager - JD

Claims Manager is responsible for the successful management of executive and employment liability claims / litigation matters for the System. This includes claims involving Atlantic Health System medical centers, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, patients, board members and other related parties. Overall responsibility and management for Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability claims against all applicable parties Review new claims and/or summons and complaint Prepare memorandum summarizing claim including recommendations for disposition and need to assign outside counsel Investigate incidents with relevant parties to the claim and internal departments (human resources, legal, compliance, etc.) Assign cases to outside counsel where appropriate Meet as required with outside counsel regarding case status and strategy, providing guidance and authority for settlement Manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring their compliance with AHS Claims Handling Guidelines Secure all discovery for assigned defense counsel responsive to litigation requests. Attend pertinent defendant and witness depositions Attend arbitration and mediation and support defense counsel in case resolution Review defense counsel litigation reports and assist in strategic defense of the case Research and recommend settlement and verdict values Overall trial responsibility, including coordination of witness/defendant appearances Responsible for planning and preparation of claim summaries at internal committee meetings Manage claims exclusively via the electronic claims management system Communicate internally on issues identified through litigation and support development of corrective action plans Communicate internally on issues identified through litigation and support development of corrective action plans

Required: • Licensed attorney in New Jersey • 5 years minimum claims handling experience