Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Portland, OR seeks attorneys to defend healthcare providers in medical malpractice actions across obstetrics, surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, and related fields. The role involves drafting and responding to discovery, motions, and depositions, with engagement across state and federal proceedings.

Strong interest in healthcare law is preferred, but substantial litigation experience with a demonstrated interest in healthcare will also

Job description

Overview

• The role involves representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, as well as defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits.
• The firm's Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice represents a broad spectrum of healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, nurses, therapists, and various other industry representatives.
• The firm handles medical malpractice actions across numerous areas such as obstetrics, emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and oncology.
• Responsibilities include drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• While experience in healthcare law is preferred, the firm is also interested in attorneys with substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in healthcare law.