Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Los Angeles seeks attorneys to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice. Ideal candidates are admitted in California with 1–15 years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.

Experience defending medical malpractice actions is preferred. The firm handles cases across obstetrics, surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and related areas, offering a broad platform with extensive resources and

Qualifications

• California bar admission required.
• 1–15 years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts.
• Experience defending medical malpractice litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Healthcare litigation

California bar admission

Medical malpractice experience

Team collaboration

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 fifteen (15) 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, and 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

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Minimum Salary

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $220,000.00/Yr.