Litigation Associate; Healthcare

Director of Human Resources at Higgs Fletcher & Mack

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious law firms, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate Attorney for our healthcare, medical malpractice litigation practice area. Salary commensurate with experience; excellent opportunity to bonus.

Our culture fosters collaboration, cross-practice teamwork, and professional growth through formal and informal mentorship. At HFM, you’ll represent esteemed clients and contribute to a longstanding tradition of legal excellence.

• 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

• Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California bar
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Anticipated base salary: $130,000-$ + Bonus

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Attorneys)
• Paid holidays
• Offices overlooking San Diego Bay & Downtown San Diego
• Free on-site gym membership
• Access to building lounge featuring indoor & outdoor terrace decks that include Bevi Water, Social Game Room (pool tables, golf simulator), mothers’ room and more!
• Paid onsite parking
• Ongoing on-site workshops & continuing education programs

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Onsite with the potential to move to hybrid after training

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