Litigation Attorney

Feldesman LLP, a boutique law firm with offices in Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Attorney to join its Sacramento office.

Our Sacramento litigation team represents federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), physicians, air ambulance companies, hospitals, and other health care providers in reimbursement disputes and appeals involving commercial payors and the Medi-Cal program. In addition to litigating matters in federal and state courts and administrative proceedings, the team also advises clients in connection with investigations, audits, and a range of regulatory and dispute-related matters.

The ideal candidate will have 7–9 years of litigation experience, including strong legal research and writing skills and experience with evidentiary proceedings, motion practice, and discovery. Experience in provider–payor disputes and/or litigating against or on behalf of government entities is a plus. The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, energetic, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively on complex legal matters.

Responsibilities:

• Handle litigation matters, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, depositions, document production, and other discovery-related activities.
• Assist in developing litigation strategy and managing case timelines and deadlines.
• Represent clients in trials, hearings, administrative appeals, arbitrations, mediations, investigations, audits, and other dispute-related proceedings.
• Draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions and prepare written submissions for courts and administrative tribunals.
• Analyze federal and state health care regulations in connection with litigation and regulatory disputes.
• Assist clients in responding to government investigations, subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and enforcement actions.
• Prepare fact and expert witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Collaborate with team members and lead counsel on case strategy and client representation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 7–9 years of litigation experience, preferably in health care, regulatory, government enforcement, or complex civil litigation.
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case management in federal or state courts.
• Experience representing clients in court or administrative proceedings, investigations, audits, or regulatory disputes.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with health care regulatory frameworks (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) are a plus.
• Ability to work in person at the Sacramento office a minimum of four days per week.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, discretionary bonus and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the firm.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, cover letter, academic transcripts, and references via careers@feldesman.com.

The good faith base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $205,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, subject matter expertise, education, demonstrated litigation skill, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

Feldesman LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Direct applicants only. We are not accepting submissions from recruiters or agencies.