Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

Fraser Watson and Croutch, LLP is a growing and dynamic litigation firm with a focus on the representation of hospitals, medical institutions and corporations, university-based medical programs, individual medical professionals, and skilled nursing/assisted living facilities.

We are a family-oriented firm seeking dedicated, enthusiastic professionals, looking for a long-term home, who can work independently and/or as part of a team. We value collaboration and diversity among our employees and seek to make the practice of law a rewarding experience.

Position Overview:

FWC has a current opportunity available for an Attorney. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation experience in matters involving the healthcare industry and will be a current member of the California State Bar. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a high-volume caseload from inception through resolution.
• Consistently engage in the preparation of client reports, both formal and informal.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including court appearances, depositions, trial preparation, and legal research.
• Manage written discovery and prepare for depositions.
• Conduct fact investigations, participate in law and motion practice, and interface with expert witnesses.
• Engage in social media investigations relevant to casework.
• Collaborate with team members while also working independently.

Qualifications:

• JD degree
• Admitted to practice in California
• Medical background and/or familiarity with medical records and terms is a plus*
• Experience managing written discovery, and preparing for depositions
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must possess strong written and analytical skills, as well as be committed to exceptional client service.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to multitask
• Detailed oriented and strong rapport-building skills
• Exercising a high degree of initiative, independence, and the ability to meet time frames in performing assigned tasks.
• Commitment to exceptional client service.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently engage in the preparation of client-ready reports, formal and informal
• Independently manage a high-volume caseload
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions/trial preparation
• Legal research, discovery, fact investigation, law, and motion practice interface with expert witnesses, social media investigations

Attorney Benefits:

• Excellent Benefits and Compensation Package includes medical, dental, vision, FSA health and dependent care, employee assistance program, LTD, life and AD/D insurance, 401K
• Professional development programs including CLE and National Attorney Training Conferences
• Growth and advancement opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to workplace diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 – $170,000.00 per year

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance