Managed Healthcare and Commercial Litigation Associate
About The Position
Wilson Elser's Los Angeles office is currently seeking a Managed Healthcare and Commercial Litigation Associate to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative, collegial environment. Our firm is committed to developing professionals who value each other and the service we provide through Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit, where you can grow in a role, and be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, or remote work opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys to grow their careers across a broad spectrum of business and consumer litigation on behalf of managed healthcare clients, including physician groups and health plans, in complex litigation and regulatory matters. The role offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse docket, handling both sophisticated business disputes and healthcare-related litigation.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 3+ years of litigation experience, with a mix of commercial and/or healthcare defense preferred
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Some background in managed care, insurance defense, or healthcare litigation preferred
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, reimbursement disputes, provider-payor issues) preferred
- Experience with arbitration and alternative dispute resolution preferred
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions
- Trial experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
- Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
- Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life insurance
- generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
