Job Description
Job DescriptionHealth Care Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: Boston, New York, or Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Direct Counsel is seeking a Health Care Litigation Associate to join an Am Law 100 firm’s Litigation practice. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3+ years of complex litigation experience, particularly involving healthcare enforcement matters, government investigations, and False Claims Act (FCA) litigation.
The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated healthcare-related disputes and investigations within a collaborative, nationally recognized litigation team.
Responsibilities
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Support and conduct False Claims Act (FCA) investigations, including internal investigations involving healthcare fraud, government inquiries, and qui tam actions
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Manage discovery, including document review strategy and execution
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Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
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Conduct research and analysis related to healthcare enforcement trends, compliance regulations, and state fraud and abuse laws
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Collaborate with litigation team members across offices to develop case strategy and deliver client-focused solutions
Qualifications
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3+ years of complex litigation experience, including government enforcement or white-collar matters
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Experience with healthcare litigation or FCA matters strongly preferred
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JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
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Bar admission (or eligibility) in MA, NY, or DC
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Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Judicial clerkship experience is a plus
Work Environment
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Hybrid schedule with approximately 60% in-office presence
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary range: $310,000–$365,000
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Bonus eligible
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Comprehensive benefits package