Associate Attorney

Job Description

Fraser Watson and Croutch, LLP is a growing and dynamic litigation firm with a focus on the representation of hospitals, medical institutions and corporations, university-based medical programs, individual medical professionals, and skilled nursing/assisted living facilities.

We are a family-oriented firm seeking dedicated, enthusiastic professionals, looking for a long-term home, who can work independently and/or as part of a team. We value collaboration and diversity among our employees and seek to make the practice of law a rewarding experience.

Position Overview:

FWC has a current opportunity available for an Attorney. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation experience in matters involving the healthcare industry and will be a current member of the California State Bar. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 – $170,000.00 per year

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Key Responsibilities:

Independently manage a high-volume caseload from inception through resolution.

Consistently engage in the preparation of client reports, both formal and informal.

Handle all aspects of litigation, including court appearances, depositions, trial preparation, and legal research.

Manage written discovery and prepare for depositions.

Conduct fact investigations, participate in law and motion practice, and interface with expert witnesses.

Engage in social media investigations relevant to casework.

Collaborate with team members while also working independently.

Qualifications:

JD degree

Admitted to practice in California

Medical background and/or familiarity with medical records and terms is a plus*

Experience managing written discovery, and preparing for depositions

Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Must possess strong written and analytical skills, as well as be committed to exceptional client service.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to multitask

Detailed oriented and strong rapport-building skills

Exercising a high degree of initiative, independence, and the ability to meet time frames in performing assigned tasks.

Commitment to exceptional client service.

Responsibilities:

Consistently engage in the preparation of client-ready reports, formal and informal

Independently manage a high-volume caseload

Regularly handle court appearances and depositions/trial preparation

Legal research, discovery, fact investigation, law, and motion practice interface with expert witnesses, social media investigations

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to workplace diversity.

Full-time