Litigation Legal Assistant

a recognized leader in Health Care Law and Trial Practice, is searching to expand its team of highly-regarded and award-winning attorneys in its Seattle and Spokane offices. Specifically, the firm is interested in candidates who have experience and a focused interest in medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance defense. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of practice experience with strong legal writing and analytical skills, demonstrated oral advocacy skills, and a commitment to work collaboratively with other attorneys, legal staff, administrative staff, and management. This is a full-time position with a hybrid remote option. RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide legal advice and representation to healthcare providers, hospitals, nursing facilities, product manufactures and academic medical centers. * Research legal issues and medical topics, prepare and file briefs, motions, and other necessary judicial pleadings. Evaluate medical records, facilitate discovery process, and conduct depositions. Provide direction, instruction, feedback, and supervision to associates and staff in a positive and collaborative working environment. * Increase knowledge in medical malpractice and insurance defense law, monitor changes, and pursue continuing legal education. * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. * Intermediate advocacy and negotiation skills. * EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school. * Active license to practice law in the State of Washington. * Minimum 3 years of experience in litigation. Medical malpractice, personal injury, or insurance defense experience strongly preferred. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Annual bonus based on billable hours. * Healthcare benefits include medical plan choices for Preferred Provider (PPO) or High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account, vision included, with 91-95% employer paid premium and employee buy-up options. Employer contribution to Health Savings Account. * Flexible Spending Account option for qualified medical and childcare expenses. * Dental plan with 100% employer paid premium. Short Term Disability Insurance, employer paid. * Long Term Disability Insurance, employer paid. * Life Insurance, employer paid with employee buy-up options. * 401(k) Retirement Plan with annual employer discretionary profit-sharing contribution and access to financial advisory services. * Travel Insurance, employer paid. * Employee Assistance Programs, employer paid. * Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 11 paid holidays. * Hybrid (in person and remote) workplace, based on business need. * Laptop computer and accessories. * Optional iPhone or 'bring your own device' mobile phone coverage. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our dynamic law firm, please submit your cover letter, resume and legal writing sample to We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are a majority woman-owned law firm. S. is committed to Diversity & Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. xmcpwfu For assistance with the application process to accommodate a disability, please contact or call 2 and ask to speak with our Firm Administrator. Pay: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98101