Job Description

A leading boutique health law firm is seeking one or two junior to mid-level Associates to join its growing Health Care Litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to represent sophisticated health care providers and suppliers in complex litigation matters while working within a flexible, remote-friendly environment. The practice focuses on advancing health care delivery, supporting regulatory compliance, and improving patient outcomes across the health care sector.

The team handle dispute tied to how healthcare businesses operate and get paid, not just generic commercial litigation.

Regulatory and compliance disputes

• Issues involving Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement
• Licensing and certification problems
• Challenges tied to complex healthcare regulations

Fraud and abuse–related matters

Work alongside specialists on investigations tied to:

• Anti-Kickback Statute
• Stark Law
• False Claims Act exposure (even if not explicitly stated, it’s implied in this space)

Government and payer disputes

• Audits, overpayment claims, recoupment actions
• Disputes with CMS or private insurers

Internal investigations

• Reviewing potential compliance breaches within healthcare organizations
• Responding to subpoenas and government inquiries

Responsibilities:

• Support health care litigation matters involving providers and suppliers across the continuum of care
• Draft legal briefs, motions, and other substantive pleadings
• Manage all stages of discovery, including e-discovery
• Participate in depositions, arbitrations, and hearings
• Assist with internal investigations and responses to subpoenas
• Develop a strong understanding of clients’ business operations and strategic goals
• Provide practical, clear, and actionable legal advice to clients
• Collaborate with attorneys across litigation, fraud and abuse, licensing, and transactional teams

Qualifications:

• Junior to mid-level associate experience with transferable litigation skills
• Admission to practice law in California (required)
• Located in or near Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Diego
• Prior health care litigation experience is not required
• Experience with brief writing, motion practice, discovery, e-discovery, arbitrations, depositions, or investigations
• Strong interest in health law and complex regulatory frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Client-focused, collaborative, and team-oriented work ethic

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $195,000–$360,000 , commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Flexible, remote-friendly working model with no requirement for regular in-office attendance
• The firm is consistently ranked Band 1 for California Healthcare in Chambers USA, and in recent years has had more attorneys ranked in California than any other firm
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-impact health care litigation
• Clear pathways for professional development and advancement within the firm with proven track record of lateral associates progressing to senior associate, counsel, and partner levels, particularly within its California practices
• Supportive and inclusive team culture focused on meaningful work
• Vault and associate reviews consistently highlight that despite remote work, the firm maintains a collaborative, partner-accessible culture

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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