Description:
Immediate opening for a 4th year associate in the downtown San Diego office of our growing medical malpractice defense firm. The position involves being the primary associate on cases working directly with the supervising partner. Opportunities exist commensurate with skill level for active second chair responsibility at trial and arbitration. Prior experience in California civil litigation is required, but specific medical negligence experience is not required, although a plus. The position requires appropriate and efficient analyzation of medical and other records; taking and defending depositions; drafting and responding to discovery and other pleadings/motions, such as Demurrer, Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings, Motions for Summary Judgment/Adjudication, and Motions in Limine; and conducting medical literature research to thoroughly evaluate liability and damages issues. You will become an integral part of the team approach our firm has to defending all their health care clients. Come join our firm and start or continue your career in this exciting area of the law.Starting salary at $140,000 with additional benefits. Organizational skills, analytical skills and writing skills required. Submission of best exemplar of written work required. Applicants should have strong academic backgrounds and must have graduated from an A.B.A. accredited law school, be actively licensed to practice law in California, and be a member in good standing with the California Bar.
