Healthcare Litigation Associate Attorney

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a driven and talented Junior-Mid Level Associate Attorney to join their dynamic Healthcare Litigation Practice Group in Nashville. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-stakes litigation in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Your Role & Impact:

• Represent clients in high-profile, complex healthcare litigation matters.
• Draft, review, and manage pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Oversee discovery processes, including preparation for and participation in depositions.
• Provide strategic counsel to healthcare clients on managed care, reimbursement disputes, malpractice cases, and staffing issues.
• Collaborate with the national healthcare litigation team to craft innovative legal solutions.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Education & Bar Admission:
• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Tennessee Bar admission is required.
• Experience:
• 2+ years of substantive experience in complex litigation, with a focus on healthcare litigation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated legal writing experience, including drafting briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Experience preparing for, taking, or defending depositions is highly advantageous.
• Expertise in Healthcare:
• Familiarity with managed care and reimbursement disputes, medical malpractice, medical staffing issues, or representing hospitals is a strong plus.
• Skills:
• Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and effectively navigate intricate legal issues.

Benefits

This position offers a rare opportunity to dive into cutting-edge healthcare litigation while working in a supportive and collegial environment. You’ll be part of a nationally renowned team, gaining exposure to intricate legal challenges and high-profile cases.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and additional perks to promote work-life balance.