Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Hartford HealthCarersquos unified culture enhances access affordability equity and excellence Its care delivery system with more than locations serving towns and cities includes two tertiary level teaching hospitals an acute care community teaching hospital an acute care hospital and trauma center three community hospitals a behavioral health network a multispecialty physician group a clinical care organization a regional home care system an array of senior care services a mobile neighborhood health program and a comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation network On average Hartford HealthCare touches more than lives every single day The unique system wide Institute Model offers a unified high standard of care in crucial specialties at hospital and ambulatory sites across Connecticut offering unparalleled expertise at the most affordable cost The institutes include Ayer Neuroscience Behavioral Health Cancer Digestive Health Heart and Vascular Orthopedics and Tallwood Urology KidneyHartford Healthcare Corporation ldquoHHCrdquo manages and resolves all professional and general liability claims covered by HHCrsquos subsidiary Hartford HealthCare Indemnity Services Ltd HHCISL HHCISL also provides medical professional liability coverage for licensed healthcare providers who are employees of HHC affiliates and offers professional liability coverage to over voluntary attending physicians who are members of the medical staffs of HHCrsquos hospitals and organizationsPosition SummaryThe Claims Attorney will be responsible for overseeing the management of a segment of the professional liability claims conducting thorough analysis and investigations necessary to determine claims exposure and recommend appropriate settlement strategies and action plans The Claims Attorney will work in a collaborative environment in service to the mission of a growing healthcare systemKey AccountabilitiesManage and oversee professional liability claims working with a team of claims professionals to achieve a timely fair and efficient resolution of mattersManage a caseload of complex professional liability claims effectively participating when appropriate in internal fact investigation settlement negotiations mediations arbitrations and trials Present cases under management to claims committees for input on standard of care and for settlement authorityResponsibly utilize case reserving and settlement authority within established levelsAssure appropriate documentation and use of claims management systemAssure accountability for auditing and approval of claims expenses and litigation feesJuggle numerous competing priorities and perform in a continually changing legal regulatory and clinical environmentDevelop and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with company employees at all levels including risk managers patient safety and quality senior management and business managers Keep abreast of legal developments and continue legal education in substantive areas and litigation practices particularly in the area of professional liability and healthcare liabilityDemonstrate diversity in thought and experienceWork closely with external counsel on appropriate matters to develop and drive overall litigation strategy ensure compliance with company policies and drive cost savingsWork with minimal supervision works well on a team demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and develops new areas of sub specialty as needs may ariseUtilize excellent judgment client counseling multi tasking and decision making skillsWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Hartford HealthCarersquos unified culture enhances access affordability equity and excellence Its care delivery system with more than locations serving towns and cities includes two tertiary level teaching hospitals an acute care community teaching hospital an acute care hospital and trauma center three community hospitals a behavioral health network a multispecialty physician group a clinical care organization a regional home care system an array of senior care services a mobile neighborhood health program and a comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation network On average Hartford HealthCare touches more than lives every single day The unique system wide Institute Model offers a unified high standard of care in crucial specialties at hospital and ambulatory sites across Connecticut offering unparalleled expertise at the most affordable cost The institutes include Ayer Neuroscience Behavioral Health Cancer Digestive Health Heart and Vascular Orthopedics and Tallwood Urology KidneyHartford Healthcare Corporation ldquoHHCrdquo manages and resolves all professional and general liability claims covered by HHCrsquos subsidiary Hartford HealthCare Indemnity Services Ltd HHCISL HHCISL also provides medical professional liability coverage for licensed healthcare providers who are employees of HHC affiliates and offers professional liability coverage to over voluntary attending physicians who are members of the medical staffs of HHCrsquos hospitals and organizationsPosition SummaryThe Claims Attorney will be responsible for overseeing the management of a segment of the professional liability claims conducting thorough analysis and investigations necessary to determine claims exposure and recommend appropriate settlement strategies and action plans The Claims Attorney will work in a collaborative environment in service to the mission of a growing healthcare systemKey AccountabilitiesManage and oversee professional liability claims working with a team of claims professionals to achieve a timely fair and efficient resolution of mattersManage a caseload of complex professional liability claims effectively participating when appropriate in internal fact investigation settlement negotiations mediations arbitrations and trials Present cases under management to claims committees for input on standard of care and for settlement authorityResponsibly utilize case reserving and settlement authority within established levelsAssure appropriate documentation and use of claims management systemAssure accountability for auditing and approval of claims expenses and litigation feesJuggle numerous competing priorities and perform in a continually changing legal regulatory and clinical environmentDevelop and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with company employees at all levels including risk managers patient safety and quality senior management and business managers Keep abreast of legal developments and continue legal education in substantive areas and litigation practices particularly in the area of professional liability and healthcare liabilityDemonstrate diversity in thought and experienceWork closely with external counsel on appropriate matters to develop and drive overall litigation strategy ensure compliance with company policies and drive cost savingsWork with minimal supervision works well on a team demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and develops new areas of sub specialty as needs may ariseUtilize excellent judgment client counseling multi tasking and decision making skillsJuris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school with a license to practice law in Connecticut or ability to become an active member in one year and outstanding academic credentialsCertification in risk management or insurance and adjusters license in Connecticut a plusFive plus years of relevant experience with emphasis on resolving professional liability claimsKnowledge of federal and state health care regulations preferredHealth law regulatory knowledge preferredExperience advising complex organizations with interaction between multiple legal entitiesProficiency in legal research including Lexis Westlaw other research tools as well as technology used in operations such as claims management systemsStrong analytical inter personal drafting negotiation written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracyPrevious experience with academic medical centers physician group practices andor health care delivery systems either in house or at a large law firm preferredCollegial possesses mature interpersonal skills and is able to quickly adapt to changing demandsWriting samples and references will be requestedWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentJuris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school with a license to practice law in Connecticut or ability to become an active member in one year and outstanding academic credentialsCertification in risk management or insurance and adjusters license in Connecticut a plusFive plus years of relevant experience with emphasis on resolving professional liability claimsKnowledge of federal and state health care regulations preferredHealth law regulatory knowledge preferredExperience advising complex organizations with interaction between multiple legal entitiesProficiency in legal research including Lexis Westlaw other research tools as well as technology used in operations such as claims management systemsStrong analytical inter personal drafting negotiation written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracyPrevious experience with academic medical centers physician group practices andor health care delivery systems either in house or at a large law firm preferredCollegial possesses mature interpersonal skills and is able to quickly adapt to changing demandsWriting samples and references will be requestedWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment