Junior or Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Diego, CA is seeking a Junior or Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney to join their health care litigation team. This role involves representing sophisticated clients within the health care industry, providing clear and concise legal analysis, and developing a deep understanding of clients' business operations and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will offer creative and actionable legal advice while collaborating with colleagues across various health care legal specialties. Candidates must be licensed in California and possess relevant litigation experience with a demonstrated interest in health law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in complex health care litigation matters, handling cases involving intricate regulatory issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients, delivering clear and concise written legal analysis and advice.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ business operations, objectives, and strategic goals to provide tailored legal solutions.
• Provide creative, practical, and actionable legal advice to address clients’ specific needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with team members specializing in fraud and abuse investigations, licensing and certification, and health care business transactions.
• Handle various litigation tasks, including brief writing, motion practice, discovery, e-discovery, arbitration, depositions, internal investigations, and responding to subpoenas.
• Formulate and implement litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Stay updated on developments in health law, regulatory changes, and industry trends to provide informed legal advice.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in litigation, with a focus on health care law and complex regulatory issues.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise legal analysis.
• Proven experience in key litigation tasks such as brief writing, motion practice, discovery, e-discovery, arbitration, depositions, and handling subpoena responses.
• Demonstrated interest in health law and complex regulatory regimes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of health care litigation and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Effective client communication and relationship management.
• Experience with litigation processes, including discovery, e-discovery, and depositions.
• Ability to develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Collaborative approach with a focus on teamwork and client service.

With three offices in California and one in Washington DC, this firm offers a full-range of legal services to healthcare providers in issues of compliance, regulatory policy, and pharmaceuticals. The firm's focus on healthcare results in a depth and breadth of expertise not found among general practice firms; attorneys with the firm work under the guidance and training of their senior partners to analyze the benefits and risks of any given solution, and ensure an informed choice on the part of the client.