Healthcare Litigation Associate - Junior to Midlevel - Sacramento

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a highly motivated and skilled junior to midlevel litigation associate to join our dynamic Healthcare Practice Group in Sacramento. This role provides the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact managed care and healthcare-related disputes while supporting marquee clients in the healthcare industry.

The associate will primarily focus on representing hospitals and healthcare providers in arbitration and litigation involving disputes with commercial health plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and managed Medi-Cal programs. The position also offers exposure to operational and compliance counseling for healthcare entities, along with the chance to collaborate on groundbreaking matters with leading attorneys in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent hospitals and healthcare providers in complex managed care disputes, including reimbursement denials and disputes over medical necessity.
• Serve as part of the legal team in high-stakes arbitration and litigation, assisting in drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in discovery efforts, including managing large document productions, and preparation for deposition, hearing witnesses, and evidence for hearings.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to deliver high-quality work product.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in California (or eligibility for admission).
• 2-4 years of law firm civil litigation experience, with a strong focus on legal writing, oral advocacy, and strategic case management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in litigation tasks, including legal research, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and supporting pretrial preparations.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to specialize in managed care litigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Managed care litigation experience welcome but not required; candidates with a demonstrated interest in healthcare law are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?
This position provides the opportunity to work alongside accomplished attorneys and access to exceptional mentorship and career development opportunities. You'll build expertise in a rapidly evolving and high-impact area of law, working with prominent healthcare providers while navigating complex disputes and collaborating on strategic operational solutions for clients' long-term success.