Overview
Litigation Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation / Healthcare Defense Jobs in Seattle, WA at Orion Placement
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a growing, boutique healthcare defense practice where your work directly supports healthcare professionals facing complex litigation.
- Build meaningful experience across medical malpractice, healthcare liability, professional licensing, and other sophisticated civil litigation matters.
- Enjoy a fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere in Washington State while maintaining opportunities to appear in court and engage with clients statewide.
- Receive strong benefits, unlimited self-managed PTO, retirement matching and profit-sharing, and a firmwide closure during the final week of the year.
- Grow your legal skillset and individual book of business with meaningful support, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term career development.
Location: Fully remote within Washington State. Candidates should be comfortable traveling to the Seattle area and elsewhere in Washington as needed for hearings, trials, depositions, meetings, and other case-related matters.
Note: Must have an active Washington State Bar license in good standing and 2+ years of civil litigation experience. Medical malpractice, healthcare liability, or insurance defense experience is preferred.
About Us
We are a diverse, growing legal team focused on defending healthcare professionals and institutions in complex medical malpractice and healthcare liability matters throughout the Pacific Northwest. We believe excellent legal representation goes hand in hand with compassion, integrity, respect, and a healthy work-life balance. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Independently manage and support a caseload of medical malpractice and healthcare liability defense matters from intake through resolution.
- Draft, file, and argue motions while developing persuasive legal strategies for complex cases.
- Conduct and defend depositions and manage discovery, including detailed review and analysis of complex medical records.
- Research sophisticated legal issues and translate complex medical and legal concepts into clear, compelling arguments.
- Partner with senior attorneys on case strategy while communicating directly with clients and insurance representatives.
- Prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
- Represent healthcare professionals in licensing, credentialing, Department of Health, and professional board matters as needed.
- Stay current on developments in medical malpractice, healthcare liability, and civil litigation law.
- Use legal technology and remote collaboration tools effectively while managing matters independently.
Qualifications
- Active Washington State Bar license in good standing.
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
- Medical malpractice, healthcare liability, or insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case-management skills.
- Experience taking and defending depositions and appearing in court.
- Excellent communication, judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
- Ability and willingness to travel within Washington State for case-related needs.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Fully remote work with flexibility and autonomy.
- Unlimited, self-managed PTO plus 10 paid holidays and a paid firm closure during the final week of the year.
- Premium medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching and profit-sharing opportunities.
- A collaborative, diverse team that values work-life balance and professional development.
- The opportunity to handle meaningful, sophisticated litigation while continuing to grow as an attorney.
JPC-1775
Pay: $140,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
- In what city/state do you currently reside?
- What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
Experience:
- civil litigation : 2 years (Required)
- medical malpractice : 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- WA bar license (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Title: Litigation Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation / Healthcare Defense
Company: Orion Placement
Location: Seattle, WA
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