Mid-Level Associate Attorney needed for Seattle office

Job Overview

A respected law firm specializing in Health Care Law and Trial Practice is seeking an experienced and motivated Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join its team. This full-time position offers a hybrid remote work option and is available in either the Seattle or Spokane office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, or insurance defense litigation. The role requires a strong legal writing background, excellent oral advocacy skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Location

• Seattle, WA

Duties

• Provide legal representation to healthcare providers, hospitals, nursing facilities, product manufacturers, and academic medical centers.
• Research legal and medical topics, and prepare and file briefs, motions, and judicial pleadings.
• Evaluate medical records, facilitate discovery, and conduct depositions.
• Support trial preparation and participate in case management and strategy development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, both internal and external.
• Supervise and mentor associates and staff in a collaborative environment.
• Continuously update knowledge of medical malpractice and insurance defense law, and pursue continuing legal education.
• Accurately capture and record billable and non-billable work, meeting an annual billable hour requirement of 1,900 hours.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice, personal injury, or insurance defense.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ProLaw is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Washington.

Skills

• Strong communication skills (listening, verbal, and written).
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strategic thinking to meet client objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate when appropriate, and make independent decisions.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on billable hours.
• Health insurance options, including PPO and High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account (91-95% employer-paid premium).
• Dental and Vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, employer-paid.
• Life Insurance, employer-paid with employee buy-up options.
• Long-Term Care Insurance, employer-funded basic plan with employee buy-up options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer profit-sharing contribution and access to financial advisory services.
• Paid Travel Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, employer-paid.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Paid parking or employer-paid transit pass for commuting.
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks after 12 months of service), available to both parents.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 11 paid holidays.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work arrangement.
• Laptop and accessories provided; optional mobile phone coverage.

This Washington-based law firm is made up of 16 seasoned attorneys. This firm is well-known for its legal expertise in healthcare. A few of the firm's practice disciplines are academic medical centers, behavioral health, business structures-transactions, and hospitals-health systems.