Health Care Litigation Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Health Care Litigation Associate
Attorney Location: Boston, New York, or Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Direct Counsel is seeking a Health Care Litigation Associate to
join an Am Law 100 firm’s Litigation practice . This role is ideal
for an attorney with 3 years of complex litigation experience ,
particularly involving healthcare enforcement matters, government
investigations, and False Claims Act (FCA) litigation . The
position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated
healthcare-related disputes and investigations within a
collaborative, nationally recognized litigation team.
Responsibilities Support and conduct False Claims Act (FCA)
investigations , including internal investigations involving
healthcare fraud, government inquiries, and qui tam actions Manage
discovery , including document review strategy and execution Draft
pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda Conduct research and
analysis related to healthcare enforcement trends, compliance
regulations, and state fraud and abuse laws Collaborate with
litigation team members across offices to develop case strategy and
deliver client-focused solutions Qualifications 3 years of complex
litigation experience , including government enforcement or
white-collar matters Experience with healthcare litigation or FCA
matters strongly preferred JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law
school Bar admission (or eligibility) in MA, NY, or DC Excellent
research, writing, and communication skills Strong organizational
skills and attention to detail Ability to manage competing
priorities in a fast-paced environment Judicial clerkship
experience is a plus Work Environment Hybrid schedule with
approximately 60% in-office presence Compensation & Benefits Salary
range: $310,000–$365,000 Bonus eligible Comprehensive benefits
package
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