Attorney, Health Care Professional Liability (Hiring Immediately)

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., a non-profit company with its Global Support center located in Pennsauken, New Jersey has an immediate need for an on-site, full-time Attorney with 5-8 years’ experience managing professional, general and employment related litigation. A combination of in-house and firm experience with medical malpractice/professional liability claims is necessary. This is an entry/mid-level position with opportunity for future growth.

The Senior Counsel, Legal Services (Attorney) will focus on in-house litigation support, partnering closely with outside counsel when needed. They will manage high-risk professional and general liability claims, focusing on healthcare-related matters, with a smaller caseload of employment and miscellaneous legal issues. Supporting the Director of Legal Services and collaborating with the legal team, this role involves guiding defense strategies, conducting research, and preparing for mediations, depositions, and trials. The position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to ensure efficient claim resolution while supporting the organization’s mission and reputation.

This position is 100% on-site in Pennsauken, NJ.

BAYADA Home Health Care has been helping people have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity since 1975. With more than 350 offices in 22 states and 5 countries, BAYADA provides a full range of clinical care and support services at home for children and adults of all ages. The BAYADA Way, our company philosophy, is at the heart of everything we do, and the ever-present guiding force in our daily work. The mission, vision, beliefs, and core values it expresses define our culture and embody the essence of what we stand for, believe in, and value.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exemplifies characteristics of The BAYADA Way: compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Five (5) – eight (8) years of hands-on file management experience in a law firm or in-house health care environment focused on professional, general liability, and employment matters.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with the ability to shift priorities.
• Professional dedication to and personal passion to support a non-profit health care organization and its employees in defense of claims.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Understanding of clinical and legal terminology with the ability to apply it in a common-sense fashion to the unique facts of each case.
• Strong research and analytical skills for identifying issues and the ability to “think outside the box.”
• Ability to practically understand case facts, risks, and apply state-specific laws/trends to help guide strategy and assist in the prompt and efficient resolution of claims.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills to interact with all levels of employees and external counsel.
• Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook programs, along with matter management software.
• Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate and communicate the core values of BAYADA and The BAYADA Way.
• Develop working knowledge of BAYADA’s mission, services, people, organization, policies, and procedures.
• Focus on risk management.
• Understand the unique nature of each claim’s facts, law, company philosophy, and reputational risk to help set and guide defense strategy.
• Locate, review, organize, and develop digests of clinical records.
• Conduct state-specific and jury verdict research related to each claim to support defense efforts.
• Set accurate case reserves.
• Review and assist with responses to pleadings, discovery, motions, releases, and other legal documents.
• Research potential expert witnesses, including reviewing CVs, IDEX, and prior testimony reports.
• Interact with plaintiff’s counsel, defense counsel, employees, and witnesses.
• Provide support in preparation for mediation, depositions, and trials.
• Utilize litigation case management software and other tools to ensure accurate case file notes and documents are maintained.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.