Commercial Litigation Associate New York & New Jersey
Our client a highly regarded law firm with 100 attorneys across multiple offices in New Jersey New York Colorado and Florida is seeking an experienced a Healthcare Litigation Attorney with 4 years of Healthcare Commercial Litigation and WhiteCollar Defense experience.
This role will join our established Health Care practice group representing medical professionals in professional liability/medical malpractice and employment lawsuits
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle healthcare litigation proceedings.
- Draft pleadings conduct discovery and responses motions briefs etc. and represent clients in court and arbitration.
- Provide legal advice to clients regarding their rights and obligations under relevant laws and regulations.
- Develop and execute legal strategies.
- Keep up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations.
- Take a lead role in certain healthcare matters.
- Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis.
- Review regulatory analyses by junior attorneys.
- Manage matters from commencement to final resolution.
- Backup support other business units such as Employment Law and Banking and Financial Services.
- Identify legal and compliance issues and business risks and offer effective solutions tailored to the situations.
- Identify and escalate to Department Chair as appropriate.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of general commercial and healthcare law (such as HIPAA AntiKickback False Claims Act state regulations etc. Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and compliance issues; or managed care and health insurance regulatory matters plus pharmacyrelated experience.
- Identify opportunities for department process improvements and efficiencies.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- NJ bar required; NY admission preferred and otherwise must be obtained.
- 4 years legal experience with demonstrated excellent working knowledge and primary focus in healthcare.
- Prior experience working as a healthcarecentric prosecutor (former Deputy Attorney General or Assistant U.S. Attorney) a plus.
- Strong preference for candidates with hospital health system 340B or pharmacy experience.
- Experience in advising clients on telemedicine Medicare/Medicaid fraud health reform issues.
- Knowledge of confidentiality informed consent various bioethical issues.
- Highly motivated with drive and ability to dig into the details provide insight and drive decisionmaking.
- Unquestionable integrity ethics and judgment.
- Ability to communicate legal concepts and opinions in a digestible manner.
- Exceptional communication relationship building mentorship and influencing skills with proven abilities across a broad range of internal and external constituents.
- Team player with a high level of self and crosscultural awareness.
- Highly intelligent and possesses intellectual curiosity to probe and understand complex business and legal issues and trends.
- Adaptable nature with the ability to reassess and adjust due to the evolving nature of the business.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients opposing counsel and the Court
The Perks:
- Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package
- Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment that values individual contributions
- Opportunities to participate in philanthropic initiatives and make a positive impact beyond the legal realm
- Chance to make a substantial impact within a highly respected law firm
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated and experienced commercial litigator to join a dynamic team and handle highstakes litigation matters while advancing their career in a peoplefocused and rewarding environment.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in learning more please reach out directly.
Required Experience:
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