Litigation Associate - Medical Malpractice Defense, Hybrid CA

Tressler LLP; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and Company Match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Tressler LLP seeks a Litigation Associate in California with 4 years of litigation experience, focusing on medical malpractice defense and complex matters in state and federal court. The role is hybrid, with options to work from Los Angeles, San Diego, or Irvine offices, and offers substantive client exposure.

The ideal candidate has active California bar admission, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a track record in depositions, motions, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 4 years of litigation experience with a focus on medical malpractice defense.
• Experience handling complex healthcare litigation in state and federal court.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex medical malpractice and healthcare litigation matters in both state and federal court, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Defend healthcare providers, hospitals, physicians, and long‑term care facilities in medical malpractice, elder abuse, and catastrophic injury matters.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions and manage written discovery.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including Motions for Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication.
• Participate in client meetings, hearings, mediations, and litigation‑related proceedings throughout California.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, experts, and insurance carriers on high‑exposure healthcare litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical malpractice defense

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Strong written/verbal communication

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Tressler LLP seeks a Litigation Associate in California with 4 years of litigation experience, focusing on medical malpractice defense and complex matters in state and federal court. The role is hybrid, with options to work from Los Angeles, San Diego, or Irvine offices, and offers substantive client exposure.

The ideal candidate has active California bar admission, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a track record in depositions, motions, and trial preparation.