Company Overview

Genesis HealthCare SM is a holding company, which through its subsidiaries, operates skilled nursing facilities, assisted/senior living communities, and provides rehabilitation therapy.Genesis HealthCare SM is currently affiliated with approximately 200 skilled nursing facilities and assisted/senior living communities nationwide, and through its subsidiaries suppliesrehabilitation therapy to patients at approximately 1400 locations. The subsidiaries of Genesis HealthCare SM offer patients and residents outstanding clinical care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting.

Position Summary:

Genesis HealthCare SM is currently searching for a Deputy General Counselto defend and litigate patient care liability cases in New Mexico. The successful candidate will independently litigate cases from the pre-lawsuit phase through the pre-trial phase.Responsibilities:

1. Manage high volume of patient care and general liability matters filed against centers andcorporate entities.2. Prepare pleadings and motions, attend court hearings, prepare written discovery responsesdirected to centers and corporate entities, propound written discovery responses to plaintiffs, and take and defend depositions.3. Engage in settlement negotiations, attend mediations, and prepare settlement agreements.4. Conduct preliminary investigations regarding pre-lawsuit matters .5. Provide training to leadership and staff on litigation and risk management matters.6. Perform all other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.2. Admitted to the New Mexico Bar with membership in good standing.3. Minimum 5 years experience as a practicing attorney. Demonstrated expertise and familiaritywith claims handling and litigation.4. Experience in the long term care arena strongly preferred.5. Strong legal research and writing skills.6. Ability to work remotely.

   Other Info

• Position Type: Full Time

• Pay Target: $150,000 - $200,000 / year

• Job City: Albuquerque

• Requisition Number: 502795

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.