Associate Attorney – Medical Malpractice & Healthcare Liability Defense

Protouch Staffing; Encinitas (CA); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

PTO

Hybrid Work Arrangement

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client, a Southern California litigation-focused law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Liability Defense. The role emphasizes strategic, responsive, and effective representation in state and federal courts, with opportunities for arbitration and mediation participation.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, active California Bar membership, and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Competenze

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy abilities.

Mansioni

• Handle and support litigation matters involving medical malpractice, healthcare liability, and general liability defense.
• Conduct legal research, case analysis, and interpret statutes, case law, and procedural rules.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with case strategy, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Appear in court and participate in arbitration and mediation proceedings as appropriate.
• Communicate with clients and provide practical legal guidance.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and other case resolution efforts.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and case-related responsibilities effectively.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and colleagues to ensure quality legal representation.

Conoscenze

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Advocacy

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

Our client is an established litigation-focused law firm in Southern California, dedicated to providing strategic, responsive, and effective legal representation. The firm handles matters in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings, with a strong commitment to professional integrity, client service, and achieving favorable outcomes. The firm is seeking an Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice & Healthcare Liability Defense

Our client is an established litigation-focused law firm in Southern California, dedicated to providing strategic, responsive, and effective legal representation. The firm handles matters in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings, with a strong commitment to professional integrity, client service, and achieving favorable outcomes. The firm is seeking an Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice & Healthcare Liability Defense

Responsibilities

• Handle and support litigation matters involving medical malpractice, healthcare liability, and general liability defense.
• Conduct legal research, case analysis, and interpret relevant statutes, case law, and procedural rules.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with case strategy, preparation for hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Appear in court and participate in arbitration and mediation proceedings as appropriate.
• Communicate with clients and provide practical legal guidance.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and other case resolution efforts.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and case-related responsibilities effectively.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and colleagues to ensure quality legal representation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Experience in civil litigation, medical malpractice, healthcare liability, or general liability defense is preferred.
• Prior litigation, clerkship, or comparable legal experience will be considered.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to draft litigation documents and effectively present legal arguments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong professional judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to ethical legal practice.

Benefits

• 401(k) / Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Hybrid Work Arrangement