Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP - Los Angeles, CA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Los Angeles, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking attorneys to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice. The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in California and have at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. Experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits is preferred. Lewis Brisbois 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. 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. Although we would prefer that you have some experience in healthcare law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in healthcare law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings
- Draft and argue motions
- Take and defend depositions
- Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Admitted to practice in California
- 1 to 7 years of experience representing healthcare providers
- Experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits (preferred)
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in healthcare law
- Substantive litigation experience
- Demonstrated interest in healthcare law
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k with employer contribution
- Bonus for meeting minimum hourly requirement
