Associate Attorney - Healthcare Litigation

Associate Attorney - Healthcare Litigation

Join a leading national law firm in the heart of Nashville as an Associate Attorney specializing in Healthcare Litigation. This role offers an immersive experience into the dynamic and evolving world of healthcare legal battles, providing a significant platform for professional growth and development. In this role, you will handle complex healthcare litigation matters, offering advice on managed care, reimbursement disputes, and medical staffing issues, among others. This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys passionate about deeply engaging in and contributing to the legal landscape surrounding healthcare and medical practices.

Salary: Commensurate with experience per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in complex healthcare litigation cases with minimal supervision.
• Draft, review, and manage the filing of pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Handle all aspects of the discovery process, ensuring timely and strategic responses.
• Prepare for and contribute to depositions, advocating effectively for our clients.
• Advise healthcare entities on a broad spectrum of legal issues, including compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with a national team to develop and implement litigation strategies that align with clients’ goals.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a reputed law school.
• Active bar admission in Tennessee.
• At least 2 years of experience in complex litigation, healthcare litigation preferred.
• Strong legal writing skills with experience drafting various legal documents.
• Proven capability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managed care and reimbursement disputes.
• Background in medical malpractice and medical staffing legal issues.
• Experience representing large hospitals or healthcare systems in litigation.

Skills:

• Superb research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including a performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with firm contribution.
• Generous paid time off and flexibility to support work-life balance.