Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney
About The Position
The San Diego, California office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Healthcare & Long-Term Care Litigation Practice Group. The role involves representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. The firm represents a broad range of providers and handles medical malpractice matters across numerous medical specialties, as well as elder abuse litigation involving long-term care facilities. Candidates should be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions in open court, interviewing witnesses, taking and defending depositions, and preparing cases for trial. The position calls for strong writing and analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The firm is also open to developing attorneys with substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in healthcare law, and strong skills in another litigation arena.
Requirements
- Admission to practice 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.
- Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in healthcare law, including for candidates developing experience in healthcare law.
Nice To Haves
- Experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits.
- Experience in healthcare law.
Responsibilities
- Represent healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
