Associate Chief Litigation Counsel

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.

Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply.

University Health is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Counsel to join our in-house legal team in a dynamic and hands-on role. Working closely with the Chief Litigation Counsel, this attorney will directly manage all phases of litigation for matters involving professional and general liability. From pre-litigation strategy through trial, the Litigation Counsel will play a key role in protecting University Health, University Health Physicians (UHP), and their employees.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned litigator to step into an in-house role that provides the opportunity to try cases and make a direct impact on organizational safety and legal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation & Legal Defense
  • Serve as co-counsel in all claims and lawsuits involving University Health, University Health Physicians (UHP), and their employees.
  • Handle all aspects of litigation including: preparation of all pleadings and written discovery; selection and production of experts for deposition; deposition of plaintiffs; preparation of healthcare providers for deposition; settlement negotiations; and active participation in all trials, including service as second chair to the Chief Litigation Counsel.
• Legal Counsel & Risk Mitigation
  • Provide legal guidance to avoid or resolve professional and general liability issues.
  • Counsel physicians and staff to prevent litigation and improve patient safety.
  • Review and help create medical/legal policies and procedures.
• Emergency Legal Support
  • Be on-call or available to respond to urgent healthcare-related legal and ethical questions.
• Team Leadership
  • Supervise legal assistants or litigation paralegals.
  • Work with the Office of General Counsel on matters related to litigation and patient safety.
• Budget & Trust Management
  • Assist in managing Self-Insurance Trust expenses and resources.
  • Support budget oversight and effective settlements to protect Trust assets.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri and admitted to Federal Court (additional KS licensure preferred).