Regulatory Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Associate Attorney to join their team. This position will primarily focus on provider reimbursement issues, Medicare and Medicaid appeals, and audits and internal investigations. The successful candidate will support the firm’s sophisticated regulatory and reimbursement practices and will be involved in a variety of challenging and evolving legal matters. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, superior writing and advocacy skills, and a keen interest in health law and policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Focus on provider reimbursement issues, including Medicare and Medicaid appeals.
• Manage audits and internal investigations related to health care providers.
• Support the firm’s regulatory and reimbursement practices through comprehensive legal research and analysis.
• Draft and review legal documents, including briefs, motions, and correspondence.
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys across different offices to ensure cohesive representation and strategy.
• Handle multiple deadlines efficiently while maintaining high-quality work.
• Engage actively in challenging cases and contribute to the firm’s evolving areas of law.
• Participate in discussions and strategy sessions related to health care regulation and policy.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of experience in regulatory or health law, with a focus on Medicare and Medicaid issues preferred.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Superior writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Strong interest in health law and policy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively with attorneys across offices.
• Judicial clerkship experience or relevant government service is highly desirable.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar (California preferred, but not required).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of health care regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid policies.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle complex legal issues.
• Experience in judicial clerkships or relevant government roles is a plus.

This mid-sized firm, located in beautiful Los Angeles, California, is one of the largest practices in the country dedicated solely to the representation of health care providers. Clients include national and regional for profit and nonprofit hospital systems; child and family care facilities and agencies; individual physicians, dentists, podiatrists, chiropractors and other practitioners; pharmacies and pharmaceutical manufacturers; and durable medical equipment vendors and manufacturers.