Health Care Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Health Care Litigation Associate

Locations: Los Angeles 
Experience: 3–5 years

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a skilled Health Care Litigation Associate to join its nationally recognized practice in Los Angeles. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong litigation experience to work on complex matters involving health care providers, businesses, and other organizations.

The role offers exposure to high-stakes litigation, investigations, and disputes across a range of health care and business-related issues, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility throughout all stages of a matter.

Responsibilities

• Represent health care providers and organizations in complex litigation and investigations.

• Conduct legal research and analysis involving health care, regulatory, and business-related issues.

• Manage discovery and assist with depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal documents.

• Assist with government and internal investigations.

• Work on matters involving commercial disputes, class actions, regulatory issues, fraud and abuse claims, and other complex litigation.

• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop case strategy and effectively resolve disputes.

• Communicate directly with clients and contribute to all stages of litigation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience.

• Strong experience with legal research, discovery, deposition preparation or participation, motion practice, and brief writing.

• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

• Excellent communication and client-service skills.

• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.

• Experience representing health care providers or familiarity with the health care industry is preferred.

• Experience with government investigations, regulatory matters, class actions, commercial litigation, or other complex disputes is a plus.

• Active California Bar membership and good standing.

• Base salary range: $260,000 – $365,000

• Compensation will be based on experience, skills, internal equity, and location

• Additional benefits may include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, discretionary bonuses, and other firm-wide programs