Healthcare Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for a Healthcare Associate Attorney for a nationally recognized law firm. This is a full-time permanent position with office locations in Los Angeles, Chicago, and St. Louis.

We are seeking a junior to mid-level Associate Attorney with demonstrated experience in healthcare law to join the firm's national Healthcare practice. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of regulatory or compliance-focused legal work and a strong academic background.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Healthcare Associate Attorney

• Locations: Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO

• Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

• Employment Type: Permanent

• Salary Range: $220,000 - $310,000 per year (based on experience)

• Bonus: Discretionary performance-based bonuses available

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise healthcare clients on a variety of regulatory and compliance matters, including:

  • State licensure of facilities and providers

  • Medicare/Medicaid enrollment and reimbursement

  • Fraud and abuse compliance (Stark Law, Anti-Kickback, CMP)

  • HIPAA privacy and security compliance

  • Payor contracting and healthcare operations

  • Regulatory support for healthcare M&A

• Assist with government investigations and related litigation

• Conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, and draft client communications

• Work collaboratively with attorneys across the firm's national healthcare practice

Candidate Requirements:

• JD from an accredited top-tier law school with a strong academic record

• Active Bar admission in one of the listed jurisdictions (CA, IL, MO)

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare law

• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills

• Ability to work effectively with complex regulatory frameworks

• Motivated self-starter with a collaborative, team-focused approach

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off and holidays

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Collegial work environment within a nationally respected legal practice

About Vivo HealthStaff:
Vivo HealthStaff is a national healthcare recruitment firm partnering with healthcare organizations across the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vivo HealthStaff is a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree recognized for its rapid growth and commitment to excellence in staffing and recruitment.