Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP, a boutique litigation and regulatory firm in Washington DC, seeks a mid-to-senior level associate to join its busy litigation practice. The Firm frequently represents federal grantees and other recipients of federal funding in federal court and before administrative agencies on a wide range of issues arising from the receipt of federal funds and the special terms and conditions associated with the many federal grant programs, including specialized Public Health Service Act programs in which many of the Firm's clients participate. The Firm has a heavy docket of federal district and appellate court litigation involving Federal Tort Claims Act ("FTCA"A' ) coverage pursuant to the Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1992 ("FSHCAA"A' ). Specifically, the Firm represents federally-qualified health centers asserting immunity under the FTCA for alleged medical malpractice actions. In these cases, we often oppose the Department of Justice in connection with scope of employment determinations and/or removal actions to federal district court. These cases involve complex procedural, jurisdictional, and factual determinations. We have active appellate court litigation in multiple circuits, as well as disputes that arise throughout the country. In addition to its FTCA work, the Firm represents federally-qualified health centers engaged in affirmative litigation or disputes with states in connection with reimbursement under the Medicaid program. The Firm's attorneys also engage in pre-litigation activities including internal investigations and self-disclosures, compliance counseling and all manner of counseling necessary in complex federal programs. The Firm also provides a significant amount of training for client groups in the very specialized areas in which it practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience, both in district and appellate court litigation, will be smart, energetic, self-sufficient, and looking for challenges. The ideal candidate should expect immediate substantive work, and be prepared to draft district and appellate court briefs, participate in evidentiary hearings and arguments in front of district and appellate court judges. Qualifications & Requirements: Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and must be an active member in good standing of a state Bar Strong academic credentials are required and judicial clerkship experience is a plus 4-7 years federal litigation experience Highly self-motivated; willing to take initiative Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills Strong public speaking skills