Basic Function and Responsibilities
The Regional Assistant GC will provide legal services on behalf of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in coordination with other attorneys, System Associate General Counsels, with a specific emphasis on the management of medical malpractice claims and litigation on behalf of the U-M Health Regional Network. The Regional Assistant General Counsel must be able to work independently on a wide range of medical malpractice and health system risk issues, with a focus on managing medical malpractice pre-suit claims and litigation consistent with the Michigan Model and in collaboration with our other attorney who specializes in these matters. This attorney will report to the Managing Regional Associate General Counsel of the OGC.
In addition to malpractice duties, and dependent upon qualifications and experience, the Regional Assistant General Counsel may serve as a system subject matter specialist with responsibility for one or more aspects of the System’s legal work.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures horizontal and vertical communication and collaboration within OGC and with other Regional leaders as necessary to provide consistent, high quality, integrated legal advice to protect the Region, meet its business goals and achieve internal client/customer satisfaction.
- Will serve as a point of contact for medical malpractice claims, in collaboration with the other attorney supporting medical malpractice work for the Regional Network. This includes initial case evaluation and investigation.
- Conducts prompt investigations of claims and lawsuits including witness interviews, document review, and consultation with other departments.
- Assists with responses to subpoenas in federal and state court civil and criminal matters and in response to those served by regulatory agencies.
- Research legal issues as necessary and draft legal memos, motions, and briefs.
- Provides legal advice on a variety of health law related matters, including issue spotting areas of regulatory risk and communicates risk appropriately with the client to identify practical and compliant solutions to achieve business objectives.
- Prepares formal memoranda, SBARs and legal opinions on subjects that require legal research and analysis.
- Prepares communications, trainings, and recommended policy changes for assigned local hospitals consistent with OGC legal practices and Regional Network policy and procedure.
- Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
| General Requirements |
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan. |
| Work Experience |
• Minimum of two or more years of progressively responsible work experience in medical malpractice. |
| Education |
• Juris Doctor Degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school. |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills |
• Strong attention to detail. • Demonstrated solution-oriented, creative, and strategic approach to the practice of law, project coordination and leadership skills. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in a logical, concise and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing. • Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work in a fast paced, changing environment while maintaining a professional demeanor. • High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality. • Role models behaviors that value the diversity of our team members, patients and customers and support creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful. • Ability to influence upward, across and down with or without direct lines of authority, skilled at building and influencing relationships at all levels, including peers and senior leadership, regardless of formal authority; ability to manage and coordinate assignments within a matrix organization. |
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University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
