Associate Attorney

La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames; Glendale (AZ); In loco; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

La Follette Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames is seeking an associate for its Los Angeles County Office in Glendale to defend healthcare providers in medical malpractice matters. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience, preferably in civil litigation, and be licensed in California.

The Associate will co-manage complex defense matters from inception to resolution, handle depositions, hearings, and trial support, and contribute to strategy, client communications, and risk

Competenze

• Requires minimum of 3 years of legal experience, preferably in civil defense.
• Experience in medical malpractice defense is a plus.
• Active California bar license in good standing required.

Mansioni

• Co-manage a caseload of complex medical malpractice defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent physicians, hospitals, and healthcare professionals in depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Assist and serve as second-chair trial counsel, develop trial themes and openings.
• Oversee trial preparation, case strategy, and risk assessment with clients and insurers.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with evolving malpractice law.

Conoscenze

Legal experience

Civil litigation

Medical malpractice defense

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrizione del lavoro

The Los Angeles Country Office in Glendale of La Follette Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames is seeking highly motivated associates with a minimum of 3 year legal experience, preferably in civil litigation, to assist our partners in defending healthcare providers and institutions in complex medical negligence litigation.

Position Summary

The Associate works on cases in the defense of physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers. The incumbent contributes to and executes comprehensive case strategy, client communication, and risk assessment while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and advocacy.

Position Responsibilities

• Co-managing a caseload of complex medical malpractice defense matters from inception through resolution, including pre-suit investigation, discovery, motion-practice, trial, and appeal.
• Represents physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals in depositions, court hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings, providing solid legal advice to clients.
• Assist and serve as second-chair trial counsel depending on experience, building persuasive trial themes, strategy, opening statements, witness examinations, and closing arguments.
• Manage trial preparation efforts, developing and executing comprehensive case strategies.
• Perform case evaluation and risk assessment in coordination with clients and insurance carriers, positioning cases for favorable resolution.
• Appear and argue contested hearings, case management conferences, and evidentiary motions with confidence and professionalism.
• Direct settlement negotiations and mediations from a position of trial readiness to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients throughout the litigation process, including candid assessments of liability exposure, jury selection, and trial risk.
• Retain, prepare, and strategically position witnesses, including medical experts.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories and document production.
• Defend and take depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and update case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and current.
• Remain current on evolving medical malpractice law, standards, and procedural rules to ensure highly effective advocacy in court.
• Work collaboratively with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff to ensure effective communication, excellent outcomes, and contribute to the firm’s culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of legal experience, preferably in civil defense, with litigation experience in medical malpractice considered a plus. They are licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California.