Mid - Senior Level Associate Attorney | Medical Malpractice & Civil Litigation Defense
Seattle, WA | Hybrid
I'm working with a premier litigation defense firm seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Associate Attorney to join its Seattle office. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigator looking to take on a significant role in a sophisticated practice focused on medical malpractice defense, while continuing to develop trial skills and client-facing responsibilities.
The firm has built a reputation for defending physicians, hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare providers in complex, high-exposure matters. Associates are entrusted with substantial responsibility, work directly with clients, experts, and firm leadership, and play a key role in case strategy and litigation management from day one.
The Role
As a senior member of the litigation team, you'll manage complex cases and serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare and business clients. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of matters while collaborating with seasoned trial attorneys on some of the Pacific Northwest's most challenging defense cases.
Practice Areas
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Healthcare Liability Litigation
- Wrongful Death Defense
- Catastrophic Injury Claims
- General Liability Defense
- Professional Liability
- Employment Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
Responsibilities
- Manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Develop and execute case strategy in partnership with clients and firm leadership
- Draft and argue substantive motions
- Conduct and defend depositions, including expert witness depositions
- Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
- Work directly with physicians, hospital administrators, risk managers, insurers, and expert witnesses
- Mentor and collaborate with junior attorneys and support staff
- Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a strategic resource throughout the litigation process
- Take an active role in trial preparation and courtroom advocacy
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active Washington State Bar membership in good standing
- 5+ years of civil litigation experience
- Significant experience in insurance defense, professional liability, healthcare litigation, and/or medical malpractice defense strongly preferred
- Proven experience independently managing a litigation caseload
- Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom skills
- Exceptional legal research, writing, and advocacy abilities
- Ability to analyze complex medical, technical, and legal issues
- Strong client management and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Why This Opportunity?
- Join one of the region's most respected medical malpractice defense practices
- Handle sophisticated, high-exposure litigation with significant autonomy
- Work closely with accomplished trial attorneys who regularly take cases to verdict
- Direct access to healthcare clients and key decision-makers
- Opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and take on increasing leadership responsibilities
- Collaborative culture with a clear path toward long-term advancement
- Meaningful courtroom experience and trial opportunities
This role is particularly attractive for an experienced litigation attorney seeking a platform to deepen their medical malpractice practice, take on more substantive responsibility, and continue building a career as a trial lawyer within a respected and growing defense firm.
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/04/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.