Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice & Civil Litigation

CyberCoders; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Potential for Bonus

Health and dental benefits

Parking or commuter benefits

Paid time off, and 11 paid holidays

401(k) plan with firm contribution of

Job summary

CyberCoders in Seattle is seeking an Associate Attorney focused on medical malpractice defense and civil litigation, with opportunities to develop as a trial lawyer representing physicians, hospitals, and healthcare systems in Washington.

The successful candidate will handle cases from strategy through trial, participate in depositions and motion practice, collaborate with medical experts, and enjoy a supportive, mentorship‑driven environment in a hybrid workplace.

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

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

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Written advocacy

Collaboration

Time management

Client focus

Education

J.D.

Job description

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.