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Associate Attorney - Healthcare Litigation / Medical MalpracticeI'm working with a highly regarded Washington litigation firm that is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Tacoma office. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience who wants to gain substantial courtroom exposure, work on complex cases, and develop as a trial lawyer.
The firm has an exceptional reputation for defending medical malpractice, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and other complex civil litigation matters on behalf of healthcare providers, hospitals, businesses, and insurers throughout Washington.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This firm is known for giving associates meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience early in their careers. Rather than being limited to supporting roles, you'll have the opportunity to actively participate in all phases of litigation while working alongside accomplished trial attorneys.
You will gain experience handling:
Medical malpractice defenseWrongful death claimsHealthcare liability mattersGeneral liability defenseInsurance defense litigationEmployment disputesCommercial litigationKey ResponsibilitiesManage litigation matters from inception through resolutionConduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other pleadingsTake and defend depositionsParticipate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiationsAssist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedingsWork directly with clients, experts, and opposing counselDevelop litigation strategy and case evaluationsQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolActive Washington State Bar membership in good standing3+ years of civil litigation and/or insurance defense experienceStrong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and litigation strategyExcellent written and oral advocacy skillsStrong organizational and case management abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPreferred ExperienceParticular interest will be given to candidates with experience in:
Medical malpractice defenseHealthcare or hospital litigationInsurance defensePersonal injury defenseWrongful death litigationComplex civil litigationTrial preparation and deposition practiceBenefitsSalary + Potential for BonusHealth and dental benefitsParking or commuter benefitsPaid time off, and 11 paid holidays per year.
After one year of employment, employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan with a firm contribution of 7% of salary.
A hybrid work environment allowing for flexibility in remote and in-office work arrangements, based on needs of the firm.
The firm has an exceptional reputation for defending medical malpractice, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and other complex civil litigation matters on behalf of healthcare providers, hospitals, businesses, and insurers throughout Washington.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This firm is known for giving associates meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience early in their careers. Rather than being limited to supporting roles, you'll have the opportunity to actively participate in all phases of litigation while working alongside accomplished trial attorneys.
You will gain experience handling:
Medical malpractice defenseWrongful death claimsHealthcare liability mattersGeneral liability defenseInsurance defense litigationEmployment disputesCommercial litigationKey ResponsibilitiesManage litigation matters from inception through resolutionConduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other pleadingsTake and defend depositionsParticipate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiationsAssist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedingsWork directly with clients, experts, and opposing counselDevelop litigation strategy and case evaluationsQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolActive Washington State Bar membership in good standing3+ years of civil litigation and/or insurance defense experienceStrong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and litigation strategyExcellent written and oral advocacy skillsStrong organizational and case management abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPreferred ExperienceParticular interest will be given to candidates with experience in:
Medical malpractice defenseHealthcare or hospital litigationInsurance defensePersonal injury defenseWrongful death litigationComplex civil litigationTrial preparation and deposition practiceBenefitsSalary + Potential for BonusHealth and dental benefitsParking or commuter benefitsPaid time off, and 11 paid holidays per year.
After one year of employment, employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan with a firm contribution of 7% of salary.
A hybrid work environment allowing for flexibility in remote and in-office work arrangements, based on needs of the firm.