Medical Malpractice Defense Associate — Hybrid & Flexible

Protouch Staffing; Encinitas (CA); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

PTO

Hybrid Work Arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

Our client, a Southern California litigation-focused law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Liability Defense. The role emphasizes strategic, responsive, and effective representation in state and federal courts, with opportunities for arbitration and mediation participation.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, active California Bar membership, and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Formación

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Handle and support litigation matters involving medical malpractice, healthcare liability, and general liability defense.
• Conduct legal research, case analysis, and interpret statutes, case law, and procedural rules.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with case strategy, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Appear in court and participate in arbitration and mediation proceedings as appropriate.
• Communicate with clients and provide practical legal guidance.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and other case resolution efforts.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and case-related responsibilities effectively.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and colleagues to ensure quality legal representation.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Advocacy

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

Our client, a Southern California litigation-focused law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Liability Defense. The role emphasizes strategic, responsive, and effective representation in state and federal courts, with opportunities for arbitration and mediation participation.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, active California Bar membership, and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.