Health Care Associate Attorney

A law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is actively seeking a Health Care Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in handling medical malpractice or professional liability cases. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing legal expertise in healthcare law matters, contributing to the firm's practice in this specialized area.

Job Details:

• Handle and manage healthcare cases, primarily focusing on medical malpractice and professional liability.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex healthcare issues.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients in the healthcare industry.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex healthcare cases.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and conferences related to health care matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, medical professionals, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Stay informed about changes in healthcare laws and regulations.
• Assist in developing case strategies and legal arguments specific to healthcare litigation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar in Pennsylvania.
• 2-5 years of experience handling medical malpractice or professional liability cases.

Skills:

• Strong litigation skills with a focus on healthcare law.
• Legal research and analytical abilities are specific to health care issues.
• Excellent drafting skills for legal documents related to healthcare litigation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with medical professionals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a legal team.

Benefits offered:

• Competitive salary with multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

This firm has a well-deserved reputation for promoting innovation and diversity within its ranks. The firm is consistently rated in the top 25% of all 250+ attorney national firms in regards to its minority hiring practices and its utilization of cutting edge technology and reputation for personal service earn the firm kudos from clients. Its attorneys seem to be content as well based upon the firm's amazingly low turnover rate. Practice areas include: appellate advocacy, construction defects, employment, environmental and toxic torts, IP, insurance coverage, medical devices and pharmaceutical, securities and investment, sports and entertaiment, workers compensation, transportation, technology and automobile, general, healthcare, liquor, products, professional, railroad and retail liability.