Associate Attorney| Health Law Practice Group - Jackson & Campbell, P.C.
Washington, DC
About the Job
Associate Attorney | Health Law Practice Group
Jackson & Campbell, P.C. has practiced health law for over five decades. The lawyers in our group have combined experience exceeding 75 years. There is no savvier group of attorneys to turn to when faced with a malpractice suit or career impugning investigation.
Our malpractice cases are defended by a team of professionals who work hard to maximize result, avoid duplication of effort, and ferret out the details necessary to enhance the defense. We retain the best experts and advance strong, creative defensive theories. We prepare our health care providers meticulously, so they know what developments to expect before they occur and are not blindsided in any adversarial setting. We pride ourselves on keeping our clients informed on new developments in their cases.
Our privacy breach management and board investigation defenses include not only addressing the matter at hand, but also a comprehensive review of the health care provider’s office policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Jackson & Campbell currently has an opening for a full-time associate-level attorney with 3 - 5 years of civil litigation experience to join our growing Medical Malpractice/Health Law practice group. Given the Firm’s size, experienced lateral hires will have an opportunity for immediate and substantial client contact and will work directly with the Practice Group Chair representing hospitals, medical centers, and health care professionals in medical and dental liability actions, defending credentialing matters, and managing privacy breaches of all sizes. Candidates with medical malpractice defense litigation experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Education and Qualification Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Additional Information
Salary Range:
About Jackson & Campbell, P.C.
Jackson & Campbell, P.C. specializes in the practice of Business Law, Employment Law, General Litigation & Trial Practice, Health Law, Insurance Coverage, Professional Responsibility, Real Estate, Tax Law, and Trust & Estates. The Firm strives to be recognized as the best blend of the old and the new in order to maintain a personal relationship with each client, large and small, while providing high quality legal services at fair and reasonable rates. Our mission is to provide exemplary, passionate, and professional legal services to the area, and nationally, through attentive and personal interaction.
Jackson & Campbell is committed to diversity and inclusion within our Firm, which serves to strengthen and expand the quality and breadth of our legal representation and advice, and which reflects the community we are dedicated to serving.
Jackson & Campbell, P.C. has practiced health law for over five decades. The lawyers in our group have combined experience exceeding 75 years. There is no savvier group of attorneys to turn to when faced with a malpractice suit or career impugning investigation.
Our malpractice cases are defended by a team of professionals who work hard to maximize result, avoid duplication of effort, and ferret out the details necessary to enhance the defense. We retain the best experts and advance strong, creative defensive theories. We prepare our health care providers meticulously, so they know what developments to expect before they occur and are not blindsided in any adversarial setting. We pride ourselves on keeping our clients informed on new developments in their cases.
Our privacy breach management and board investigation defenses include not only addressing the matter at hand, but also a comprehensive review of the health care provider’s office policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Jackson & Campbell currently has an opening for a full-time associate-level attorney with 3 - 5 years of civil litigation experience to join our growing Medical Malpractice/Health Law practice group. Given the Firm’s size, experienced lateral hires will have an opportunity for immediate and substantial client contact and will work directly with the Practice Group Chair representing hospitals, medical centers, and health care professionals in medical and dental liability actions, defending credentialing matters, and managing privacy breaches of all sizes. Candidates with medical malpractice defense litigation experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting pleadings and motions
- Drafting and responding to written discovery
- Conducting and defending depositions
- Appearing in court and arguing motions
- Preparing for and attending multi-party, complex civil trials
Education and Qualification Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school
- Admission to DC bar or waiver eligibility (required)
- Admission to VA bar (required)
- Civil litigation – medical malpractice defense litigation experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, prior experience as a Journal editor preferred
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task a diverse caseload and meet deadlines
- Self-starter who takes ownership of executing tasks
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Additional Information
- Jackson & Campbell offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health savings account and flexible spending account, 401(k) and profit sharing, paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, free on-site gym access, and an emphasis on work/life balance
- Associate attorneys are eligible to participate in the Firm’s billable-hours bonus program
- After training and orientation, you will have the option to work remotely most days. Schedules and in-office work depend on practice group needs.
Salary Range:
- $120,000 - $140,000 based on experience and credentials, however, the higher end of the salary range is reserved for exceptional circumstances.
About Jackson & Campbell, P.C.
Jackson & Campbell, P.C. specializes in the practice of Business Law, Employment Law, General Litigation & Trial Practice, Health Law, Insurance Coverage, Professional Responsibility, Real Estate, Tax Law, and Trust & Estates. The Firm strives to be recognized as the best blend of the old and the new in order to maintain a personal relationship with each client, large and small, while providing high quality legal services at fair and reasonable rates. Our mission is to provide exemplary, passionate, and professional legal services to the area, and nationally, through attentive and personal interaction.
Jackson & Campbell is committed to diversity and inclusion within our Firm, which serves to strengthen and expand the quality and breadth of our legal representation and advice, and which reflects the community we are dedicated to serving.
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