Litigation Associate
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$205000 - $380000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | San Francisco, CA San Francisco, California open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
--This role is fully remote--
We advise organizations across the health care ecosystem on complex legal, regulatory, and business matters that shape how care is delivered. Our work is consistently recognized by respected industry observers and clients value the depth, practical judgment, and responsiveness our teams bring to high stakes issues. The culture is collaborative, precise, and mission aware, with opportunities to learn from highly experienced colleagues on meaningful matters. Joining us means building specialized expertise while contributing to work that supports providers, innovators, and the communities they serve.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Litigation Associate to join our litigation team. The Litigation Associate will manage a varied caseload, provide strong litigation support from initial pleadings through trial, and work closely with partners and clients to achieve favorable outcomes. The ideal candidate has proven litigation experience and the ability to handle complex legal issues efficiently; experience or interest in healthcare-related matters is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage an active litigation caseload including drafting complaints, answers, motions, and briefs
- Conduct factual and legal research and prepare persuasive memoranda and court filings
- Handle all phases of discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and depositions
- Prepare witnesses, take and defend depositions, and support trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
- Advise and communicate with clients on strategy, case status, risks, and settlement options
- Develop case strategy in coordination with partners, including motion practice, evidentiary strategy, and trial plans
- Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals, delegating tasks and reviewing work product
- Manage deadlines, docketing, and billing to meet firm productivity and quality standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on matters implicating regulatory or compliance issues, particularly when healthcare issues are involved
- Participate in business development activities, including client meetings, proposals, and thought leadership
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in good standing
- 2+ years of litigation experience at a law firm or in-house litigation practice (associates with a range of experience will be considered)
- Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents and conducting depositions
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with e-discovery platforms and document review preferred
- Prior exposure to healthcare matters (e.g., regulatory compliance, False Claims Act, Stark/Anti-Kickback, HIPAA, medical malpractice) is highly desirable but not required
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to client service and professional ethics
- Willingness to travel to court, depositions, and client sites as needed
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.
Salary
$205000 - $380000 USD per year