Healthcare Litigation Associate Attorney or Counsel

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking a highly motivated attorney with 8-10 years of experience in healthcare litigation to fill an Associate or Counsel role. The position involves representing healthcare institutions such as hospitals, medical groups, and ambulatory surgery centers in legal proceedings, while advising on regulatory compliance and healthcare law. The successful candidate will have a strong background in healthcare litigation, with an emphasis on clinical care and patient safety issues. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to ensuring the quality of patient care through strategic legal representation.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Represent healthcare institutions (hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers) in adversarial proceedings, including:
  • Conducting witness interviews
  • Drafting briefs
  • Presenting cases at administrative hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Advise healthcare clients on regulatory and accreditation compliance
• Draft and review governing documents for healthcare entities
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex healthcare law issues
• Stay up to date on emerging healthcare laws and regulations

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in healthcare litigation
• Experience handling clinical care and patient safety issues (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Collaborative approach with a strong work ethic

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the state of California (or eligibility for admission)

Skills:

• Expertise in healthcare litigation
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities
• Proficiency in managing regulatory and accreditation matters
• Ability to handle complex legal issues related to patient care and healthcare operations

Benefits:

• Actual compensation dependent on qualifications and experience
• Potential for professional growth within a supportive and dynamic environment

Seven law offices are based across the U.S. The head office is located in California. The legal practice started their firm seventy years ago. There are fifteen areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of infrastructure, healthcare, litigation, environment, real estate, public policy and corporate law. A sizable team of accomplished attorneys are on staff. The law practice and attorneys have received top honors from well-known industry publications and groups.