Healthcare Litigation Associate Attorney

Purpose of Role:

We are seeking a Healthcare Litigation Associate Attorney with 4+ years of Healthcare, Commercial Litigation, and White-Collar Defense experience, including experience as a medical board litigation attorney, preferably a former NJ Deputy Attorney General who prosecuted on behalf of professional boards, including the Board of Medical Examiners. A clerkship with the Supreme Court or Appellate Court is a plus.

This role will join our established Health Care practice group representing medical professionals in professional liability/medical malpractice and employment lawsuits. This is an exciting position that offers a competitive compensation package, located in our Roseland, NJ office.

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, Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, state regulations, etc.), Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and compliance issues; or managed care and health insurance regulatory matters, plus pharmacy-related 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 healthcare-centric 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 decision-making.
• 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 cross-cultural 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.

Compensation & Benefits: This position offers a salary range of $130,000 - $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. Attorneys may also be eligible for discretionary year-end bonuses, merit-based increases, and origination credit. We offer a comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, paid time off, and access to additional voluntary programs. The posted salary range reflects the base pay range for this position.