Healthcare Litigation Associate

Responsibilities

Represent healthcare providers, hospitals, health systems, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and other healthcare industry participants in government investigations, enforcement actions, and complex civil litigation before the DOJ, HHS-OIG, CMS, FDA, DEA, state attorneys general, and other federal and state agencies. Associate will be expected to:

• Play a key role in managing False Claims Act investigations and litigation from inception through resolution, including formulating case strategy, directing discovery, and coordinating with clients and government counsel with minimal partner oversight.
• Draft, revise, and finalize high-quality motions, briefs, memoranda, demand letters, and client correspondence with a focus on persuasive legal writing.
• Lead internal investigations involving allegations of healthcare fraud, billing and coding irregularities, regulatory noncompliance, and potential violations of federal and state healthcare laws, including conducting witness interviews, managing document review, and preparing investigation reports.
• Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks, anticipate case developments, and develop strategic recommendations to advance client objectives and mitigate exposure.
• Manage a high-volume caseload across multiple simultaneous matters, maintaining rigorous attention to deadlines, court schedules, and client deliverables while keeping cases on track.
• Advise clients on healthcare fraud and abuse laws, including the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Civil Monetary Penalties Law, and related regulatory frameworks, providing practical, business-oriented guidance to navigate complex compliance environments.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across the firm’s Healthcare and Life Sciences practices to develop integrated legal strategies and support firm-wide client initiatives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Candidate must be active and in good standing with the DC Bar, or be eligible to waive in.
• 4 to 6 years of substantive False Claims Act litigation (including motion practice and discovery).
• Experience handling government investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, internal investigations, or complex litigation.
• Familiarity with healthcare fraud and abuse laws, including the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and related federal and state healthcare regulatory frameworks.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. A past judicial clerkship is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams.
• The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, possess strong client service skills, demonstrate sound judgment, and have the interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in a collaborative investigations and litigation practice.

Additional information

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.