In House Counsel

at  Robert Half

We are seeking an In House Counsel to join our team in Pennsauken, New Jersey. In this role, you will be involved in various legal functions within the organization. This includes providing legal advice and guidance, handling legal issues, and ensuring that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations. This is a long term contract employment opportunity with potential to go permanent.

Understand unique nature of each claims facts, law, company philosophy and reputational risk to help set and guide defense strategy.
Locate, review, organize and develop digests of clincal records.
Conduct state specific and jury verdict research related to each claim to support.
Set accurate case reserves.
Review and assisting with response to pleadings, discovery, motions, releases, et al.
Researching potential expert witnesses; reviewing CVs, IDEX and prior testimony reports;
Interact with plaintiff’s counsel, defense counsel, employees/witnesses,
Support in preparation for mediation, deposition and trial.

Use of litigation case management software and other tools to ensure accurate case file notes and documents are maintained.

• Must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Must have 2+ years of plaintiff medical malpractice or personal injury experience and experience seeing claim through trial.
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, legal research platforms etc.)

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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