Careers at CAP
Our dedicated employees are the essential element to CAP’s success. For over 50 years, this team of well-trained professionals with a commitment to excellence has helped deliver to our member physicians an unparalleled quality of products and services. Our corporate culture and collegial collaboration of minds and efforts is unmatched.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental vision, life, AD&D, LTD, 401(k) with employer match, PTO and separate sick time, and paid holidays. Join CAP’s workforce and make your contributions to our team.
The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. and its dedicated law firm, Schmid & Voiles, seek a L&M Appeal Attorney responsible for drafting appellate briefs and motions/applications, and complex motions and pleadings on CAPIC litigated matters. Provides advice and assistance to attorneys through all phases of litigation including cost effective motions for early dismissal, trial, and post-trial motions; and efficiently assesses key issues, renders opinions, and provides results. The ideal candidate will be an experienced legal draftsperson with highly developed legal writing skills and an in-depth knowledge of the trial and appellate courts as it applies to motion practice related to medical malpractice defense.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Appeals
Designate, review, and analyze lower court records and other documents.
Monitor appellate dockets.
Research and analyze case law, draft persuasive briefs, as well as appellate motions and applications. and appellate documents.
Advocate in appellate courts before appellate justices.
Assist both in-house and outside trial panel counsel in framing issues at trial and in preserving the record for appeal.
Advise both in-house and outside trial panel counsel and claims specialists regarding writ petitions.
Support Law and Motion Team:
Prepare pleadings.
Provide support to attorneys as requested in litigation matters to successfully try and arbitrate cases.
Formulate creative pleading and motion strategy.
Obtain concurrence with claims specialist and attorneys for law and motion pleading and strategy.
Attend court appearances and argue motions.
Assist in compliance with the Defense Attorney Guidelines
Perform other duties as necessary.
Education and/or Experience:
J.D. Degree
Other Skills and Abilities:
License to practice law in California.
Computer proficiency
Knowledge of online legal research
Excellent legal writing skills
Ability to work independently.
Starting Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000 Annually (Depending on Experience)
Forward cover letter and resume to HR@CAPphysicians.com
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CAP is seeking a Claims Specialist. This role involves handling technical and administrative responsibilities related to managing assigned claim files and taking on a larger caseload of highly complex claims. The Senior Claims Specialist also plays an active role in the ongoing training and oversight of Claims Specialist I and II team members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage medical malpractice claims, including the assignment, direction, and control of defense counsel, under supervision and in compliance with the Claims Technical Manual, the Defense Attorney Guidelines, and the MPT Agreement. Manage increasingly complex cases with larger financial exposure.
Investigate and evaluate claim files including complying with the standards of performance, interviewing members, reviewing medical records, corresponding with plaintiff attorneys, obtaining preliminary expert evaluation/opinions, and preparing interview summaries.
Prepare case evaluation reports for publication and presentation to the CRC and CSC.
Prepare case evaluation reports for discretionary authority on selected cases.
Manage and participate in all litigation activity, including discovery plan, mediation, MSC, and negotiation under supervision, as necessary.
Monitor trials and arbitrations including daily progress reports, providing member and defense attorney with support.
Prepare claim file resolution documentation.
Timely update the claims database.
Document all important case developments under the chronology tab.
Code the claims file and update as relevant information is available.
Timely review and index documents to the On Base system.
Provide assistance to management as indicated on special project.
Identify, investigate and follow-up on coverage issues.
Take Hotline calls as requested and as necessary and prepare hotlines.
Attend staff and department meetings as indicated.
Assist management in training of Claims Specialist I and II’s.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.
- Relevant legal and/or medical education background or the equivalent.
- Minimum five years of medical malpractice claims management experience and/or three years CAP claims experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid California driver license
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities/deadlines
- Personal computer literate preferred.
- Strong analytical skills
Starting Salary: $110,000 - $130,000/year (Depending on Experience)
Send cover and resume to HR@CAPphysicians.com
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CAP and Schmid & Voiles are seeking two Litigation Attorneys, one based in our Los Angeles headquarters and one based in our Orange County office. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of case management, with the exception of presenting cases at trial and arbitration. An experienced attorney with in-depth knowledge of medicine, law and issues related to medical malpractice litigation with the skill to develop effective case strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with the trial attorney and actively participates in: Formulating discovery and investigation strategy
- Obtaining concurrence with Claims Specialist on defense preparation
- Preparing pleadings
- Preparing and responding to discovery
- Attending court appearances
- Preparing lawsuits for trial/arbitration
- Preparing motions as requested
- Share knowledge and information with all attorneys
- Ensure cost effective work-up and overall defense of assignments
- Respond to “hotline” inquiries from the Claims Department
- Assist trial/lead attorneys with preparation of reports to Claims at all stages of litigation to ensure timely reporting and completion of case work-up
- Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines
- Represent CAP/MPT physicians at deposition in “Depo-only” cases
Education and/or Experience:
- J.D. Degree
- Minimum 3-6 years medical malpractice litigation experience
Other Skills and Abilities:
- License to practice law in California
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to mentor, train, and build team enthusiasm among staff counsel
Salary range: $180,000 - $230,000 Annually (Depending on Experience)
Forward cover letter and resume to HR@CAPphysicians.com
Know anyone interested in this position? Refer them to capphysicians.com/about-us/our-company/careers#litigation-atty.
Schmid & Voiles, the dedicated law firm for the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. seeks a Legal Secretary to perform diverse secretarial duties in support of the Legal Department, in Walnut Creek.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain attorney(s) calendar book and tickler system
- Schedule meetings with clients, experts, attorneys and co-counsel and schedule court appearances
- Review and re-index mail in OnBase for review and action by attorney and calendaring of same
- Compose correspondence and memos to request or provide information
- Contact clients to obtain desired information as requested by attorneys
- Maintain electronic confidential legal files and ensure that each file is organized and documented regarding activity
- Prepare discovery, pre-trial and trial documents for filing with court
- Schedule, calendars and coordinate all aspects of discovery initiated by plaintiff(s) and defendant(s)
- Provide legal secretarial support on either short- or long-term assignments
- Answer and screen telephone calls
- Transcribe dictation and/or type from handwritten material or rough draft copy, including correspondence relating to litigation (pleadings, court forms, reports, summaries, releases, etc.)
- Assist and provide back up for other secretaries
- Maintain current knowledge of court rules
- Perform additional tasks
- Participate in department and company projects
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- 7 years of defense trial, litigation experience in a similar industry
- 3 years recent California Civil litigation experience
- Trial preparation experience a must
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Good organization and communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of court procedures
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently
- Computer literate – proficient in MS Word; knowledge of case management software; type 70+ wpm
Salary Range: $75,000 - $92,000/year
Forward cover letter and resume to HR@CAPphysicians.com
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Our Office Services Assistant performs various administrative and clerical duties in support of the Office Services Unit for the entire CAP enterprise.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reception duties (route calls; receive visitors, messengers, and deliveries)
Monitor front and freight elevator doors
Maintain calendar of building security requests and check daily
Perform general maintenance of common areas (TopBrewer machine, stocking kitchen and women’s bathroom, “sweeping” counters, pantry, conference rooms, huddle rooms)
Complete daily and weekly maintenance and cleaning of TopBrewer machine
Manage meeting room reservations and facilities requests
Act as liaison with building staff/security
Coordinate catering requests and catering setup
Perform mailroom tasks (process and sort incoming mail and packages, meter outgoing mail, maintaining and shredding daily mail, order and maintain inventory of important mail room supplies, scan and provide initial indexing to route daily mail via workflow)
Submit vendor service requests
Monitoring RightFax – including downloading US Legal documents to Claims
Process parking validations
Provide in person Office Services coverage for OC office
Organize, supply, and clean Office Services Rooms
Be proficient with all Office Services equipment
Serve as Floor Warden. Participate in floor warden training, drills and evacuations.
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma or GED
2 years clerical/filing experience
1 year reception experience
Other Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Good organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to operate general office equipment including ShoreTel PC based telephone system
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Physical Demands: Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions; ability to operate pertinent office equipment related to position including manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Salary Range: $42,000 - $50,000 Annually
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Seeking three Trial Attorneys, one for each of our offices in our Los Angeles, Orange County, and Walnut Creek. Responsible for all aspects of case management, including trial and arbitration. A seasoned advocate with effective courtroom skills and in-depth knowledge of medicine and malpractice litigation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Represent CAP physicians, hospitals or entities covered by MPT or CAPIC in medical malpractice lawsuits as the lead trial and arbitration attorney; prepare and successfully try and arbitrate cases
Formulate creative discovery and investigation strategy
Obtain concurrence with claims specialist on defense preparation and ensure cost-effective completion
Prepare pleadings and respond to discovery
Attend court appearances as required or by court call
Responsible for compliance with the Defense Attorney Guidelines by all legal staff working on assigned cases
Ensure timely reporting of information/status to claims and client at all stages of litigation
Effectively lead a team
Client Relations
By philosophy and example, demonstrate to all involved that client service and satisfaction are a priority
Excel in gaining recognition for client satisfaction. Work well in difficult, emotionally charged situations while maintaining a calm demeanor/composure
Constantly seek feedback from clients to provide a positive working relationship between the clients and the firm
Review, respond to, and resolve all client complaints/concerns to ensure client satisfaction
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
J.D. Degree
Minimum 8 years medical malpractice or civil litigation experience
Other Skills and Abilities
Licensed to practice law in California
Ability to lead and motivate others on the team to accomplish research, investigation, and trial preparation responsibilities
Ability to mentor, train and build team enthusiasm among staff counsel
Ability to assist as second chair in trials and arbitrations and in appropriate cases to take the lead as trial and arbitration counsel.
Ability to work independently
Physical Demands
Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions; ability to operate pertinent office equipment related to position including manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000 Annually (Depending on Experience)
Send cover letter and resume to HR@CAPphysicians.com
Know anyone interested in this position? Refer them to https://capphysicians.com/about-us/our-company/careers#trial-atty