Medical Malpractice Attorney
About the role
The Medical Malpractice Attorney will manage a comprehensive litigation caseload representing healthcare providers, physicians, nursing facilities, hospitals, and medical product manufacturers in complex negligence and malpractice claims. Working alongside experienced trial partners, the attorney will drive case strategy from pre-litigation investigation through expert discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, technical medical understanding, and assertive courtroom advocacy.
Key Responsibilities & Operational Duties
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Case Evaluation & Strategy: Review medical records, analyze liability standard of care issues, draft comprehensive legal opinions, and establish early case management strategies.
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Discovery & Depositions: Take and defend depositions of treating physicians, medical experts, plaintiffs, and fact witnesses. Prepare written discovery requests and responses.
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Expert Witness Engagement: Retain, consult, and prepare specialized medical expert witnesses across various specialties to support the defense strategy.
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Motion Practice & Briefing: Draft substantive pleadings, motions in limine, summary judgment briefs, and pre-trial submissions.
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Client Representation & Trial: Maintain direct communication with healthcare clients, insurance carriers, and risk management personnel, actively participating in settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and courtroom trials.
Requirements & Qualifications
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school.
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Active Bar License in Washington State (WA) in good standing.
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3 to 8+ years of progressive experience in legal practice, with a strong focus on civil litigation, personal injury, insurance defense, or medical malpractice defense.
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Proven track record of handling court appearances, witness depositions, and drafting complex dispositive motions.
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Ability to analyze medical records, scientific research, and complex technical testimony effectively.