Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•San Diego, CA

12d•$135,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Healthcare & Long-Term Care Litigation Practice Group in its San Diego, California office. The firm represents healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, and handles medical malpractice matters across numerous medical specialties. Its healthcare practice includes more than 200 attorneys, with a subset focused on elder abuse litigation involving long-term care facilities. The ideal candidate is admitted to practice in California and has one to seven years of experience representing healthcare providers. Candidates should be comfortable handling pleadings and discovery, motions, witness interviews, depositions, and trial preparation. The firm is also interested in talented litigators from other practice areas who have strong litigation skills and a demonstrated interest in healthcare law. This is an opportunity to join a growing, collaborative firm.

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 in another practice area and a demonstrated interest in healthcare law.

Responsibilities

Represent healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.
Draft and respond to discovery and prepare 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.