Litigation Associate - Medical Malpractice

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate in Los Angeles, California, with over four years of litigation experience. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in medical malpractice defense and experience in handling complex litigation matters in both state and federal courts. The role offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from various Southern California offices.

Duties

• Manage all phases of complex medical malpractice and healthcare litigation in state and federal courts.
• Defend healthcare providers, hospitals, and long-term care facilities in medical malpractice and elder abuse cases.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions; manage written discovery.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including Motions for Summary Judgment.
• Participate in client meetings, hearings, mediations, and litigation-related proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, experts, and insurance carriers on high-exposure cases.

Requirements

• 4+ years of litigation experience in medical malpractice, elder abuse, or catastrophic injury defense.
• Active California bar admission required; federal court admissions preferred.
• Experience taking and defending depositions; expert depositions experience preferred.
• Experience with trial preparation and/or second-chair trial responsibilities preferred.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active California bar admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave

This firm has offices in Illinois, California, New York and New Jersey. It is made up of more one-hundred and forty practiced attorneys. It has six primary practice groups. Business-corporate services, insurance-reinsurance and local government law are a few of its practice disciplines. Diversity in the labor force is supported at the firm.