Health Care Litigation Associate - Medical Malpractice Defense
Health Care Litigation Associate - Medical Malpractice Defense
Complex health care litigation work with discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial prep, appeals, and investigations; hybrid flexibility and medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and bonus opportunities. Requires 3-5+ years, California Bar membership, and U.S. work authorization.
Premier California Health Care Litigation Practice | Los Angeles or San Francisco
A nationally recognized Am Law firm is seeking a Health Care Litigation Associate (3-5+ years) to join its highly regarded California-based health care litigation team.
This is an opportunity to work alongside industry-leading attorneys representing hospitals, health systems, nursing facilities, physician groups, and other health care providers in some of the most significant and precedent-setting disputes in the state. The practice sits at the intersection of complex litigation, regulatory enforcement, government investigations, and the evolving health care industry.
Attorneys in this group take on meaningful responsibility from day one and play a key role in all phases of sophisticated litigation matters, including strategic case development, discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, appeals, and investigations.
Representative Matters
- Complex commercial disputes involving health care entities
- Government investigations and enforcement actions
- Qui tam and False Claims Act matters
- Fraud and abuse litigation
- Consumer class actions
- Constitutional and civil rights disputes
- Regulatory and reimbursement-related litigation
- Internal investigations and compliance-related matters
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of substantive litigation experience
- Strong background in legal research, discovery, depositions, and motion practice
- Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills
- Experience managing multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment
- Strong client-service orientation and attention to detail
- Active California Bar membership in good standing
- Health care litigation experience preferred, though candidates from broader complex commercial litigation backgrounds will also be considered
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
- Work directly with recognized leaders in health care litigation
- Significant client contact and hands-on responsibility
- Exposure to high-profile, precedent-setting matters
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong mentorship
- Clear path for professional development and long-term growth
- Opportunity to build expertise in one of the most active and evolving sectors of the legal industry
Benefits
Base Salary: Approximately $260,000 - $365,000+, commensurate with class year, experience, and overall qualifications.
In addition to a highly competitive base salary, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Annual performance bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness and employee assistance programs
- Bar dues, CLE, and professional development reimbursement
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Industry-leading mentorship and career development resources
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Salary
$260000 - $365000 USD per year