Legal Claims Administrator/analyst legal Affairs

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Legal Claims Administrator/Analyst

The candidate under the general direction of the Associate General Counsel, responsible for initiating and maintaining the litigation files, assisting outside counsel with discovery requests, coordinating and participating in witness meetings with outside counsel, attending and participating (including preparation of case summaries) in claim related committees suniversity as the Medical Liability Committee, answering third party discovery requests and other projects as directed. The Claims Analyst will also assist in managing data for the Office of Legal Affairs. Practices service pride philosophy when speaking with employees, patients, visitors and physicians. Answers university discovery on assigned claims and litigation files. Prepares cases for legal action and secures evidence and documentation. Confers with attorneys, adverse parties, court officials, doctors, nurses and other staff as necessary about issues relating to claims and litigation cases. Interviews witnesses to obtain relevant information for claims and litigation. Locates and reviews medical records as part of discovery. Develops, organizes and maintains historical library for purpose of answering discovery requests. Opens, maintains and closes litigation files. Reviews attorney lien letters to begin the investigation of the case and compiling facts relating to the claim. Coordinates responses to subpoenas for records, including determining appropriate response. Prepares various write-ups and summaries for cases on committee agendas. Prepares case summaries for defense counsel within 10 days of request. Attends Medical Liability Committee (MLC) and prepares case summaries. Performs other duties as requested by senior management. Assist in entering accurate and complete claims data from litigation files and occurrence reports. Retrieve and analyze data to support the function of legal affairs. Deliver Results – Identify issues, problems and opportunities, and recognize the need for improvement. Work with others to develop a sense of common purpose, understand different perspectives on issues, gathers and examines information available. Generate alternatives - Create relevant options, including financial and resource implications, for addressing problems and opportunities. Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Embrace Change – treat change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; identifies the benefits and risks of change. Convey messages logically, simply, and with confidence. Check for understanding by asking questions, seeking clarity and responding accordingly

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The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60637
Website : https://www.uchicagomedicine.org