Title: Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney
Location: Los Angeles
Overview
The Los Angeles, CA office of a full-service Am Law 100 firm is actively seeking attorneys to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice group.
The firm represents healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, mental healthcare counselors, pharmacists, dentists, podiatrists, clinics, convalescent homes, and other industry representatives in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. The firm also handles medical malpractice actions in numerous areas, including obstetrics, emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, general practice, pulmonary medicine, nursing, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, genetics testing, radiology, dentistry and podiatry. Our healthcare practice offers more than 200 attorneys, making us one of the largest healthcare practices in the country.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in California and have at least three (3) to eight (8) years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.
- Experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits is preferred.
- Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
- Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The firm offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.