Associate Attorney - Healthcare Litigation

Company Description

Hegeler & Anderson, APC is an AV-rated civil litigation defense firm based in La Jolla, California, with a strong focus on representing healthcare professionals. Since 1995, we have represented physicians and other healthcare professionals, as well as hospitals and major healthcare systems, including leading academic medical centers and hospital networks throughout Southern California. The firm fosters a collaborative, supportive environment and is committed to delivering sophisticated advocacy with personalized client service.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and discovery for all aspects of a case, including law and motion, discovery motions, propounding discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial
• Take depositions of parties, percipient witnesses, and experts
• Consultation with, and preparation of, experts
• Research and articulate findings based upon research into complex areas of the law to support case strategy and theories to be raised in the litigation. Be able to raise new theories for consideration in cases.
• Manage intensive fact discovery in a case including to be able to use and willing to use electronic discovery platforms and wade through ESI issues
• Comprehensive and clear reporting to partners and client representatives
• Persuasive communication and negotiation with opposing counsel

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California bar
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• 0 -5 years of civil litigation experience with healthcare experience preferred
• Possess strong analytical skills and written communication skills
• Highly motivated professional who can take initiative and work independently as well as within a team
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to client advocacy and building professional relationships
• Ability to commute to our La Jolla office

Compensation: $115,000-$165,000 Depending on Experience