At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle complex healthcare litigation and collaborate on high-stakes legal matters.
- Company: Top 100 AmLaw international law firm with a strong commitment to community service.
- Benefits: Market-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on mentorship.
- Other info: Engage in meaningful pro bono work and enjoy high levels of client interaction.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare law while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 4-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in healthcare, with strong analytical skills.
The Firm is a top 100 AmLaw international law firm operating in the US, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa looking to appoint a civil litigation attorney to join either their New York or D.C office. Following unprecedented growth in the first quarter of 2026, this firm is seeking an attorney to work across a variety of complex legal matters, including healthcare litigation, class actions, commercial disputes, and arbitrations.
This opportunity sits within one of the firm's most respected practice areas, advising healthcare providers, health systems, life sciences companies, and other healthcare stakeholders on high-value disputes, investigations, and regulatory matters. In this role, you will receive significant client exposure and hands-on responsibility including:
- Drafting motions and pleadings
- Conducting legal research
- Managing discovery
- Developing litigation strategy
- Supporting trial, mediation, and arbitration proceedings
The firm is committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves through an extensive pro bono programme. Lawyers are encouraged to dedicate time to pro bono matters, working on initiatives that support access to justice, civil rights, veterans, nonprofit organisations, and underserved communities. This commitment reflects the firm's broader culture of service, collaboration, and professional responsibility.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to develop a practice at the intersection of litigation, healthcare, and regulatory law.
About you
You will have:
- 4 to 7 years of litigation experience, with healthcare experience being advantageous
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions and briefs, managing written discovery, and conducting legal research
- A proactive and collaborative approach to complex legal matters
- Excellent academic credentials with excellent organizational, written, and analytical skills
- Must be a member of the State Bar for the office to which you are applying or be eligible for admission via waiver
Benefits
- Market-leading healthcare and litigation practices
- Exposure to complex healthcare disputes and regulatory matters
- High levels of partner interaction and client contact
- Strong commitment to mentorship and professional development
- Award-winning pro bono culture
- A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
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