Managed Healthcare and Commercial Litigation Associate

Overview

A national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices is seeking a Managed Healthcare and Commercial Litigation Associate for its Los Angeles office. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of business and consumer litigation matters for managed healthcare clients, including physician groups and health plans, involving complex litigation and regulatory issues.

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 from inception through resolution
• Communicate with clients and provide status updates

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in the state of California
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, preferably with a mix of commercial and/or healthcare defense
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions
• Experience handling court appearances and depositions
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in managed care, insurance defense, or healthcare litigation
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, reimbursement disputes, and provider-payor issues
• Experience with arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses
• Trial experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $155,000 to $210,000 USD, with final offer based on experience, education, licensure, geographic location, and other factors
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses
• Full-time position with benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement or remote work opportunities

Location

Los Angeles, California

The employer is committed to a respectful and inclusive work environment and makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by law.