Managed Healthcare and Commercial Litigation Associate

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys to grow their careers across a broad spectrum of business and consumer litigation on behalf of managed healthcare clients, including physician groups and health plans, in complex litigation and regulatory matters. The role offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse docket, handling both sophisticated business disputes and healthcare-related litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 3+ years of litigation experience, with a mix of commercial and/or healthcare defense preferred
• Some background in managed care, insurance defense, or healthcare litigation preferred
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, reimbursement disputes, provider-payor issues) preferred
• Experience with arbitration and alternative dispute resolution preferred
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions
• Trial experience a plus
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents

Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations

Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment

Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end

Communicate with clients and provide status reports