Litigation Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice

Litigation Associate – Medical Malpractice Role Description We are seeking a Litigation Associate with 4+ years of litigation experience to join our California Litigation Practice Group. This role is ideal for a litigator with a strong background in medical malpractice defense and experience handling complex litigation matters in both state and federal court. This is a hybrid position with the flexibility to work from any of our Southern California offices, including Los Angeles, San Diego, or Irvine. What You’ll Do Manage all phases of complex medical malpractice and healthcare litigation matters in both state and federal court, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. Defend healthcare providers, hospitals, physicians, and long-term care facilities in medical malpractice, elder abuse, and catastrophic injury matters. Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions and manage written discovery. Draft and argue substantive motions, including Motions for Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication. Participate in client meetings, hearings, mediations, and litigation-related proceedings throughout California. Collaborate closely with partners, clients, experts, and insurance carriers on high-exposure healthcare litigation matters. What We’re Looking For 4+ years of litigation experience with a background in medical malpractice, long-term care, elder abuse, and/or catastrophic injury defense Active California bar admission required; federal court admissions in the Central and Southern Districts of California preferred Experience taking and defending depositions, experience taking expert depositions preferred Experience with trial preparation and/or second-chair trial responsibilities, preferred Exceptional writing, analytical, and verbal communications skills What Sets This Role Apart Opportunity to build a specialized practice in medical malpractice, long-term care facility, and elder abuse defense Early ownership of cases and substantive litigation responsibilities with meaningful client exposure Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and accessible leadership Consistent exposure to complex, high-stakes healthcare litigation matters Clear path for long-term professional growth and advancement Featured benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) and Company Match Paid parental leave #J-18808-Ljbffr Tressler-LLP