Job No: 540038Work Type: Full TimeLocation: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories: Legal/Audit Services/ComplianceDepartment: 27030000 - HA-SELF INSURANCE TRUST FUNDClassification Title: Senior Litigation AttorneyClassification Minimum RequirementsLaw degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of experience in the legal, medical, or healthcare fields. Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.Job Responsibilities20% – Identify, investigate, analyze, and evaluate medical, legal, and fiscal issues related to covered claims (potential or asserted) against SIP participants. Conduct full factual investigations of assigned claims files, evaluate claims in terms of negligence, causation, and compensable damages, and present initial claims summaries to SIP internal committees. Prepare claim summaries and make indemnity and allocated loss expense reserve recommendations pursuant to established protocols.Serve as advisor to and investigator for the SIP Program Council and its Claims and Litigation Committee, and provide such assistance as required in fulfilling SIP administrative responsibilities. Present claims summaries and related reports. Participants (with whom the incumbent has daily contact) include:UF Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine (including the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH)), Health-Related Professions, and their affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida, including the Shands Teaching Hospital Inc. facilitiesShands Jacksonville Medical Center and its affiliated facilitiesFlorida State University (FSU) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of FloridaUniversity of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of FloridaFlorida Atlantic University (FAU) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of FloridaFlorida International University (FIU) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida20% – Coordinate and manage litigation processes in defense of lawsuits filed based on covered claims. Responsible for identifying, reviewing, investigating, and analyzing claims with legal interest asserted against SIP participants. Monitor and continue the full factual investigation of asserted claims through litigation, coordinate timely response to interrogatories and production, track case progress, initiate employment and retention of experts, prepare witnesses, assist outside legal counsel, develop defense strategies, and monitor reserves.15% – Coordinate, manage, and resolve all covered claims with or without notice of intent (potential or asserted), against SIP participants. Execute all pre-suit legal and administrative processes required by Florida statute, prepare timely responses to pre-suit information requests, track case progress, initiate experts, prepare witnesses, and monitor reserves.15% – Travel, meet with and prepare fact and expert witnesses for deposition and trial. Attend depositions throughout the United States, and occasionally in foreign countries.10% – Identify risk factors that cause or contribute to claims and suits. Coordinate and ensure that assigned files are reviewed for potential loss prevention activities, collaborate with SIP Loss Prevention staff, recommend mitigation activities, assist in follow-up on loss prevention programs, and conduct in-service education, seminars, and presentations for healthcare providers.10% – Review and track proposed and existing contracts, affiliation agreements, marketing materials, and other items submitted by insureds to assess and determine liability exposure.5% – Provide investigative and administrative management supporting healthcare providers subjected to administrative proceedings related to their medical license, and facilitate procuring legal counsel for these providers.5% – Perform other duties and functions as assigned. Prepare witnesses for unsworn statements, represent covered entities at unsworn statements and depositions, prepare memos of law, legal responses, witnesses before trial, and conduct legal research.Expected SalaryCommensurate with education and experience.Required QualificationsLaw degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of experience in the legal, medical, or healthcare fields. Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.PreferredEducation & Training: None notedExperience: Medical malpractice claims handling experienceKnowledgeKnowledge of tort lawKnowledge of health care systemsKnowledge of risk management techniquesSkillsDemonstrated competency in medical researchExcellent oral and written communication skillsInternet research skillsAbilitiesAbility to perform under great pressure in a multi-tasking environmentAbility to interact with individuals of all social and economic backgroundsPhysical QualificationsNone notedOther QualificationsGood native intelligenceSpecial Instructions To ApplicantsIn order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.Health Assessment RequiredNoApplications Close14 July 2026To apply, visit CommitmentThe University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.#J-18808-Ljbffr