Healthcare Associate Attorney

A law firm in Irvine is seeking a qualified Healthcare Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on peer review, medical staff, medical group matters, and regulatory compliance. California Bar membership, excellent academic credentials, and superior research, writing, negotiating, and interpersonal skills are required.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support on healthcare-related matters, with a focus on peer review, medical staff, and medical group issues.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on healthcare laws, regulations, and case precedents.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and policies.
• Represent clients in negotiations and dispute resolution proceedings.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters, including HIPAA and Stark Law.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, administrators, and legal teams to address legal issues.
• Stay updated on developments in healthcare law and industry trends.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• 4-8 years of experience in healthcare law, with a focus on peer review, medical staff, and medical group matters.
• Strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior research, writing, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent writing and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

The mid-sized Orange County office of this full-service firm is very well-known for its appellate work. Insiders claim the firm actively encourages its attorneys to maintain a life outside of the office and the minimum billable requirement is only 1,900 hours/year.