Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Las Vegas office of Lewis Brisbois, a leading AmLaw 100 firm, seeks an attorney to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice.

Qualified candidates will be admitted to the Nevada bar and have 2–15 years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings, with a preference for medical malpractice defense. The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Nevada admission with 2–15 years of healthcare defense experience in state/federal courts.
• Experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions and handle depositions.
• Manage multiple matters with strong writing and analysis.

Skills

Litigation

Discovery

Depositions

Legal writing

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Nevada Bar Admission

Job description

The Las Vegas, NV office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Nevada and have at least two (2) 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 offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.