Staff Attorney (LE 3) DOH8926

State of Washington•Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) is seeking an experienced and collaborative attorney to support its mission of promoting patient safety and enhancing the integrity of the profession through licensing, discipline, rule-making, and education. This position plays a critical role in protecting the health and safety of the people of Washington by providing quality legal services and presenting unbiased recommendations to the Commission in the disposition of complaints against physicians and physician assistants. The attorney conducts legal analysis, drafts legal documents, supports disciplinary proceedings, and works with Commission members to resolve complex regulatory matters. This role is ideal for a legal professional who values public service, sound judgment, and meaningful work that directly supports accountability and patient protection in healthcare.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of law
Admission to practice law in Washington or an APR 9 license
Practical skills in MS Excel for spreadsheet tasks, database management, MS Word for document creation and formatting, and MS Outlook or similar email systems for electronic correspondence.
All applicants must maintain an active license free of discipline with the Washington State Bar Association and pass annual background checks.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the Washington State Medical Practice Act and the Uniform Disciplinary Act
Three years of experience producing disciplinary actions in a medical regulatory setting
Four or more years in an administrative law setting as an attorney with primary case disposition duties
Two years of experience making case presentations to governor appointees for decision and related settlement conference work.

Responsibilities

Analyze complaints, investigative findings, and applicable law to recommend appropriate disciplinary action.
Review evidence and legal issues to support fair and consistent case outcomes.
Conduct legal research involving state and federal statutes, administrative rules, case law, and regulatory decisions.
Prepare legal memoranda, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Work collaboratively with Commission members to negotiate settlements in disciplinary matters.
Present unbiased legal options and recommendations to support Commission decision-making.
Assist with hearings, case preparation, and regulatory proceedings.
Provide legal guidance related to disciplinary and regulatory processes.
Support rule-making activities and interpretation of applicable laws and regulations.
Assist with agency-wide legal issues, policy review, and special projects.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen regulatory consistency and public protection.