Medical Malpractice Defense Litigator - Hybrid (SoCal)

Tressler LLP; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 Los Angeles, California, with 4 years of experience focusing on medical malpractice defense. The role involves handling complex matters in state and federal courts, defending healthcare providers and facilities, and working across offices in Southern California.

The position is hybrid, offering collaboration with partners and clients while advancing expertise in high‑exposure healthcare litigation.

Qualifications

• 4 years of litigation experience with a focus on medical malpractice defense.
• Active California bar admission required; federal admissions preferred.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex medical malpractice matters in state and federal court.
• Defend providers and facilities in malpractice, elder abuse, and catastrophic injury cases.
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions; manage discovery.
• Draft substantive motions and participate in hearings and mediations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical malpractice defense

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Strong writing skills

Job description

Tressler LLP seeks a Litigation Associate in Los Angeles, California, with 4 years of experience focusing on medical malpractice defense. The role involves handling complex matters in state and federal courts, defending healthcare providers and facilities, and working across offices in Southern California.

The position is hybrid, offering collaboration with partners and clients while advancing expertise in high‑exposure healthcare litigation.