Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented attorneys to enhance its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice in Costa Mesa. This role offers the opportunity to represent a diverse range of healthcare providers in complex litigation, including medical malpractice cases. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and writing skills, with a background in litigation and a passion for healthcare law. Join a collaborative team that values professional growth and offers competitive compensation alongside comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Contribution

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in California with 1-7 years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Argue motions and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Healthcare Law

Litigation

Drafting Pleadings

Discovery Responses

Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

The Orange County, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking attorneys to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in California and have at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. Experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits is preferred.

Lewis Brisbois represents healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, mental healthcare counselors, pharmacists, dentists, podiatrists, clinics, convalescent homes, and other industry representatives in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. The firm also handles medical malpractice actions in numerous areas, including obstetrics, emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, general practice, pulmonary medicine, nursing, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, genetics testing, radiology, dentistry and podiatry. Our healthcare practice offers more than 200 attorneys, making us one of the largest healthcare practices in the country.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in healthcare law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in healthcare law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, and a bonus for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement.

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Minimum Salary

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $180,000.00/Yr.