Healthcare Associate Attorney

A law firm in Irvine is seeking a Healthcare Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of experience focused on peer review, medical staff, medical group matters, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate must possess California Bar membership, excellent academic credentials, and superior research, writing, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support on healthcare matters, with a focus on peer review, medical staff, and medical group issues.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on healthcare regulations and compliance matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings, hearings, and negotiations.
• Advise healthcare providers on regulatory compliance, licensing, and accreditation matters.
• Assist in peer review proceedings and medical staff credentialing matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to address legal issues.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• 4-8 years of experience in healthcare law, with a focus on peer review, medical staff, medical group matters, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior research, writing, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.

Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.

The mid-sized San Francisco office of this full-service firm is very well-known for its appellate work. Insiders claim the firm actively encourages its attorneys to maintain a life outside of the office and the minimum billable requirement is only 1,900 hours/year.