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Life Sciences - Associate Attorney

San FranciscoFull-time$155k2026-09-30 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Defense litigation attorney specializing in life sciences and healthcare matters including medical malpractice, senior living, long-term care, and medical device product liability.

Role type

Associate Attorney (Defense Litigation)

Builds

Legal documents, litigation strategies, and case outcomes for healthcare clients.

Domain

Law / Life Sciences / Healthcare

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Litigation management, drafting pleadings and motions, cross-examination, court appearances, depositions, trial experience, analytical skills

Preferred skills

Cross-examining plaintiffs, handling court appearances, trial experience

Technologies

Legal research databases, case management systems

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda; Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations; Independently manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end; Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Seniority

Associate, 2-8 years experience