Healthcare Litigation Special Counsel

Job Overview: A law firm in San Diego, CA seeks a Healthcare Litigation Special Counsel with 3-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will manage substantial case responsibilities, including taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, and participating in trials. Experience with complex legal issues and a strong academic background from a top-tier law school are required.

Duties:

• Take and defend depositions in healthcare litigation cases.
• Argue motions and participate actively in trials.
• Manage and oversee cases involving complex legal issues.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients and the firm.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys.
• Draft and review legal documents, including briefs and motions.
• Coordinate with experts and manage case-related logistics.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in healthcare litigation.
• Experience with complex legal issues and trial work.
• Proven ability to handle substantial case responsibilities.
• Strong academic background from a top-tier law school.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited and prestigious law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Exceptional writing and analytical skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and deposition skills.
• Experience with managing junior attorneys.
• Ability to handle high-stakes litigation.
• Proven trial experience is a plus.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.