Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•San Francisco, CA
•$135,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking attorneys to join its Healthcare & Long-Term Care Litigation Practice Group in its San Francisco, California office. The group represents a broad range of healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. Its work includes medical malpractice matters across numerous medical specialties and elder abuse litigation involving long-term care facilities. The healthcare practice group has more than 200 attorneys. The ideal candidate is admitted to practice in California and has one to seven years of experience representing healthcare providers in litigation and administrative proceedings. Candidates with substantive litigation experience and an interest in healthcare law are also encouraged to apply, including developing attorneys with strong litigation skills from other practice areas. The role involves handling matters from pleadings and discovery through motions, depositions, and trial preparation. The firm describes its environment as growing and collaborative and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

  • Admission to practice law in California.
  • One to seven years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.
  • Strong writing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits.
  • Experience in healthcare law.
  • Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in healthcare law.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
  • Draft and argue motions in open court.
  • Interview witnesses.
  • Take and defend depositions.
  • Prepare cases for trial.
  • Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
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