Remote Senior Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

AMS Staffing, Inc.; Washington; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

10 paid holidays year-end closure

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

Cell phone allowance

Retirement matching

Job summary

AMS Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate to join a medical malpractice defense team. The role is remote/virtual, based in Washington State, with travel to the Seattle area as needed.

The attorney will defend complex medical malpractice actions, work with healthcare providers, and handle motions, depositions, and discovery while collaborating with insurers. Unlimited PTO and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• WA State bar license active and in good standing.
• 5 years civil litigation experience; medical malpractice/healthcare defense preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Confidence taking and defending depositions and appearing in court.
• Collaborative, client-focused approach and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and comfort with legal technology and remote collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and support a caseload of medical malpractice and related healthcare-liability defense matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct and defend depositions, and manage discovery, including review of complex medical records.
• Research and analysis of complex legal issues.
• Develop case strategy in partnership with partners and communicate directly with clients and insurance representatives.
• Prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, trials.
• Represent healthcare professionals in licensing, credentialing, and Department of Health / professional board matters as needed.
• Stay current on developments in medical malpractice and healthcare liability law.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition

Court appearances

Remote collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Washington State Bar License

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AMS Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate to join a medical malpractice defense team. The role is remote/virtual, based in Washington State, with travel to the Seattle area as needed.

The attorney will defend complex medical malpractice actions, work with healthcare providers, and handle motions, depositions, and discovery while collaborating with insurers. Unlimited PTO and comprehensive benefits are included.