Full-Time

Healthcare and Medical Malpractice Attorney

Posted on 11/26/2025

Lewis Brisbois

Lewis Brisbois

1,001-5,000 employees

Full-service law firm with nationwide offices

Compensation Overview

$135k - $220k/yr

Walnut Creek, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; some on-site days at Walnut Creek, CA.

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)
Requirements
  • Must be admitted to practice in California
  • Have at least one (1) to fifteen (15) years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings
  • Experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits is preferred
  • Candidates must be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
  • Drafting and arguing motions
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Strong writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities
  • Represent healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings
  • Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings
  • Draft and argue motions
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Work independently and as part of a team
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits is preferred
  • Experience in healthcare law is desirable, with interest in healthcare law and ongoing development in litigation
  • Substantive litigation experience and demonstrated interest in healthcare law

Lewis Brisbois is a national, full‑service law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys and 54 offices across 30 states and Washington, DC. What they do: they provide a wide range of legal services to businesses and individuals, covering many practice areas. How it works: lawyers in separate offices collaborate across states to offer legal advice, risk management, and representation in litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters, with teams tailored to each client and jurisdiction. How it differs from competitors: a large nationwide footprint combined with deep, state‑specific knowledge and numerous practice areas lets them handle complex, multi-state matters and provide local insight with national resources. What their goal is: to help clients navigate legal challenges, reduce risk, and achieve favorable outcomes through coordinated, comprehensive legal support.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1979

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What believers are saying

  • Cushman & Wakefield's DOJ antitrust suit generates Complex Litigation demand.
  • Cushman faces ERISA, discrimination suits boosting employment defense work.
  • Kashishian hire enables bankruptcy matters from client liabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Ex-partner lawsuits for gender discrimination, retaliation trigger settlements.
  • Real estate broker countersues for $9M unjust firing damages.
  • Talent instability causes partner defections to rivals like Dinsmore.

What makes Lewis Brisbois unique

  • Lewis Brisbois sues Cushman & Wakefield for $86K unpaid fees on Aug. 21.
  • Hired Ann Kashishian as partner in Complex Litigation on April 21, 2024.
  • Reappointed Timothy Swickard as Vice-Chair of Toxic Tort Practice.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Company News

The Texas Lawbook
Jul 22nd, 2025
Meet the New Head of Litigation at J.D. Silva & Associates

Mariah Bhatti recently joined J.D. Silva & Associates as its head of litigation department from Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Houston.

Law.com
Aug 22nd, 2024
Lewis Brisbois Sues Realty Firm Cushman & Wakefield Over $86K+ in Unpaid Legal Fees

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith sued Cushman & Wakefield for unpaid legal fees in a Los Angeles County court Aug. 21.

The Texas Lawbook
May 8th, 2024
Lewis Brisbois Mourns Associate Fatally Shot in Houston

Limmer joined Lewis Brisbois in August 2019 and was a member of the firm's general liability practice.

Delaware Business Now
Apr 21st, 2024
Personnel file: April 21, 2024

Lewis Brisbois announced that Ann Kashishian will join the firm's Wilmington office as a partner in the firm's Complex Business & Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy & Insolvency Practices.

Reuters
Apr 19th, 2024
US law firm Lewis Brisbois hit with new lawsuit by ex-partner

April 19 (Reuters) - U.S. law firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith has been hit with its second employment lawsuit by a former partner in as many months, this time for alleged gender discrimination and retaliation.

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