Associate Attorney - Healthcare Litigation / Medical Malpractice

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney - Healthcare Litigation / Medical Malpractice

Associate Attorney - Healthcare Litigation / Medical Malpractice

I'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 defense
• Wrongful death claims
• Healthcare liability matters
• General liability defense
• Insurance defense litigation
• Employment disputes
• Commercial litigation

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other pleadings
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
• Work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Develop litigation strategy and case evaluations

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Washington State Bar membership in good standing
• 3+ years of civil litigation and/or insurance defense experience
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and litigation strategy
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational and case management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

Particular interest will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Medical malpractice defense
• Healthcare or hospital litigation
• Insurance defense
• Personal injury defense
• Wrongful death litigation
• Complex civil litigation
• Trial preparation and deposition practice

Benefits

• Salary + Potential for Bonus 
• Health and dental benefits
• Parking or commuter benefits
• Paid 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.

- 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 07/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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