Litigation Counsel

Description

At Cascadia, we believe in being a FORCE for Good—Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Celebration, & Experience, in everything we do. Join a legal team that supports and protects our mission to serve our residents, our employees, and the communities we serve.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Counsel with 3–7 years of healthcare and/or employment litigation experience. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about proactive legal support and risk mitigation.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Represent the company in pre-litigation and litigation matters, including managing outside counsel.
• Provide strategic legal advice on disputes, regulatory inquiries, and risk exposure.
• Support community leadership teams with legal guidance and resources.
• Draft and review pleadings, discovery responses, and settlement agreements.
• Respond to medical records requests, subpoenas, and government inquiries.
• Collaborate with business units to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Assist with contract disputes, employment matters, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay current on relevant federal and state laws.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed in Idaho or eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• 3–7 years of litigation experience, including insurance defense, preferably in healthcare and/or employment law.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with arbitration, mediation, and managing outside counsel and litigation budgets.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.