Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Associate Attorney | Medical Malpractice & Civil Litigation Defense

Seattle, WA | Hybrid

I'm partnering with a highly regarded litigation defense firm to identify an Associate Attorney who is passionate about medical malpractice defense and eager to develop as a trial lawyer. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected team that represents physicians, hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare professionals in complex, high-stakes litigation throughout Washington.

The firm offers a level of hands-on experience that is increasingly difficult to find. Associates are entrusted with meaningful responsibility from day one and play an active role in all phases of litigation, including case strategy, client interaction, discovery, depositions, motion practice, courtroom appearances, and trial preparation.

The Practice

The successful candidate will primarily focus on defending healthcare providers and institutions in medical malpractice matters while also working on a variety of complex civil litigation cases, including:

• Medical malpractice defense
• Healthcare liability claims
• General liability defense
• Personal injury litigation
• Wrongful death claims
• Employment litigation
• Commercial disputes

Key Responsibilities

• Defend healthcare providers, hospitals, and businesses in complex litigation matters
• Manage cases through all stages of litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
• Take and defend fact witness and expert depositions
• Work closely with medical experts and healthcare professionals
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
• Provide strategic counsel and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with experienced litigators on sophisticated defense matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Washington State Bar membership in good standing
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Experience in insurance defense and/or medical malpractice defense preferred
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and litigation strategy
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Strong organizational and case management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, client-focused approach to practicing law

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work alongside some of Washington's most accomplished medical malpractice defense attorneys
• Handle sophisticated, high-exposure healthcare litigation matters
• Gain substantial courtroom and trial experience
• Enjoy direct client contact and meaningful responsibility early in your career
• Join a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Benefit from strong mentorship and a clear path for long-term professional growth

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys litigation, has an interest in defending healthcare providers, and wants to build a successful career handling complex medical malpractice and civil defense matters in a dynamic Seattle-based 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 08/04/2026 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$115000 - $155000 USD per year