Claims & Litigation Specialist

About Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to reimagining healthcare. With over 99,000 associates, we foster a culture grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, Ascension offers an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions have a real impact.

This is a full-time, days position within the Claims department, offered remotely.

Position: Claims & Litigation Specialist

The Claims & Litigation Specialist will lead the strategy and investigation for complex professional liability and medical malpractice claims. This role involves directing external defense counsel, establishing precise loss reserves, and representing the organization in negotiations, mediations, trials, and depositions to secure favorable settlements. A key aspect of the role is collaborating with Risk Management to derive "lessons learned" from claim outcomes, thereby enhancing patient safety and mitigating future liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Medical Malpractice Oversight: Leads the strategy and investigation for complex professional liability and medical malpractice claims from initial report through final resolution.
• Litigation Management: Directs external defense counsel on case action plans, ensuring all litigation adheres to organizational guidelines and protocols.
• Financial & Regulatory Reporting: Establishes precise loss reserves and executes National Claims Committee reports for significant high-exposure matters.
• Direct Settlement Authority: Negotiates directly with plaintiff attorneys and represents the organization at mediations, trials, and depositions to secure favorable settlements.
• Risk Mitigation: Collaborates with Risk Management to translate claim outcomes into "lessons learned" that improve patient safety and reduce future liability.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Benefits at Ascension

Ascension offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Key skills/competency

• Claims Management
• Medical Malpractice
• Litigation Strategy
• Risk Mitigation
• Negotiation
• Legal Research
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Patient Safety
• Defense Counsel Management