Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Lewis, Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm in Los Angeles, specializing in Healthcare & Medical Malpractice. This role offers a unique opportunity for attorneys with 1-7 years of experience in healthcare law or general litigation to thrive in a collaborative environment. You will engage in drafting pleadings, managing depositions, and navigating complex legal challenges while working alongside a team of over 200 attorneys. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for self-starters eager to make an impact in a growing firm. If you are passionate about healthcare law and litigation, 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 experience in healthcare law.
• Strong writing and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions, and argue motions.

Skills

Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Litigation Experience

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

The Los Angeles, 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 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.

Qualifications

Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Salary

USD $125,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $175,000.00/Yr.