Attorney/Legal Counsel- Litigation (83502)

Centurion is proud to be a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and community mental health centers nationwide.

We are currently seeking a full- timeCorporate Counsel- Litigation to join our Corporate Legal team. Located in Atlanta, Georgia. 

TheCorporate Counsel - Litigation will assist in overseeing and directing strategy for Centurion’s professional liability caseload across the country.

• Oversee and direct outside counsel, including development of strategy and management of all phases of pre-suit, litigation, and trial; edit motions, pleadings, and other documents; strategize with local defense counsel and insurance adjusters regarding responses to demand letters; conduct internal investigations and fact gathering; oversee the handling of all elements of pre-trial discovery; respond to third-party document requests and subpoenas.
• • Attend settlement conferences, mediations, and trials on behalf of Centurion.
• • Identify potential litigation risk and counsel our organization to minimize risk and potential exposure.
• • Review, edit, and draft legal documents.
• • Synthesize complex legal issues and provide concise, articulate summaries and recommendations.
• • Perform legal writing and research on a vast array of legal issues.
• • Collaborate cross-functionally with senior Legal and inter-departmental leadership on a variety of legal matters.
• • Assess and respond to complex inquiries and investigations, and high-risk litigation involving our healthcare services.
• • Support Centurion and its Legal Department by developing best practices for conducting investigations, training, tracking and monitoring inquiries and investigations, and responding to matters involving heightened risk.
• • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate obtained from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of 8years of civil litigation and trial experience, with medical malpractice and section 1983 experience preferred.

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We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...