Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) in Spokane, WA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of litigation experience, with a focus on medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance defense. This full-time position offers a hybrid remote option and requires strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

Duties

• Provide legal advice and representation to healthcare providers and related entities.
• Research legal issues and prepare judicial pleadings.
• Evaluate medical records and facilitate the discovery process.
• Support trials and participate in case management.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Supervise and provide feedback to associates and staff.
• Stay informed on changes in medical malpractice and insurance defense law.
• Record billable and non-billable work accurately.

Requirements

• Strong communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Strategic thinking and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in time management and decision-making.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Washington.

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ProLaw preferred.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits with employer-paid premiums.
• Dental and vision plans with employer-paid premiums.
• Short and long-term disability insurance, employer paid.
• Life insurance with employee buy-up options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits and paid parental leave.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays.
• Hybrid workplace with provided technology.

This award-winning law firm is a leader in healthcare law providing legal representation to clients in the healthcare industry. Its major practice areas include medical malpractice defense, civil litigation and trial practice, product liability and toxic torts, licensing and investigations, healthcare business regulation and information technology. The firm's offices are located in Seattle and Spokane, Washington.