Managed Healthcare and Commercial Litigation Associate

About the role

Wilson Elser is seeking a Managed Healthcare and Commercial Litigation Associate to join a dynamic team in our Los Angeles office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement or remote work opportunities.

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
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

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

Benefits

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits.