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GLP Attorneys PS, Inc

Associate Attorney

Wenatchee, WA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in Washington State, serving the Pacific ... nursing home abuse, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and more. We are committed to serving ...

GLP Attorneys P.S., Inc.

Associate Attorney

Wenatchee, WA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in Washington State, serving the Pacific ... nursing home abuse, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and more. We are committed to serving ...

MATTHEW D. POWELL, P.A.

Attorney

Tampa, FL · On-site

$90K - $250K/yr

Mothers can't control what the doctors, nurses, and hospitals are doing during the birth of their ... A MattLaw Litigation Trial Attorney loves helping people and being of service to those who need ...

Smith Clinesmith

Associate Attorney

Philadelphia, PA

$120K/yr

Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting ... nursing home corporations accountable while forging improved standards of care. If your passion ...

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Associate Attorney

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$160K - $190K/yr

Associate Attorney Location: El Segundo, CA Duration: Full-time & direct hire About the job: Client ... skilled nursing facilities, and other institutional clients, as well as entertainment venues and ...

Smith Clinesmith

Associate Attorney

Dallas, TX

$100K/yr

Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting ... nursing home corporations accountable while forging improved standards of care. If your passion ...

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How much do nurse attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for nurse attorney in the United States is $98,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nurse attorney?

A Nurse Attorney is a professional with dual credentials as a registered nurse (RN) and a licensed attorney. They use their medical and legal expertise to work in healthcare law, malpractice cases, patient advocacy, licensing boards, or hospital administration. Nurse Attorneys may represent healthcare providers, patients, or organizations in legal matters related to medical practice and policy. Their unique background allows them to bridge the gap between the legal and healthcare systems, ensuring compliance, ethical standards, and patient rights.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities for a nurse attorney?

As a Nurse Attorney, career advancement often includes moving into senior legal counsel positions within healthcare organizations, specializing in healthcare compliance, or becoming a partner at law firms focusing on medical cases. Many Nurse Attorneys also transition into executive roles, such as Chief Risk Officer or Director of Legal Affairs, or choose to teach healthcare law at academic institutions. Advancement often depends on gaining specialized experience, building a reputation within the healthcare legal community, and pursuing ongoing education in either law or healthcare. Networking and professional development through organizations like the American Association of Nurse Attorneys can help accelerate your career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the nurse attorney position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nurse Attorney, you need dual licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and an attorney (JD), along with strong knowledge of both healthcare and legal systems. Familiarity with legal research databases, electronic medical records, and courtroom presentation software is often required. Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and negotiation skills help Nurse Attorneys excel when bridging medical and legal concepts. These competencies enable effective advocacy and risk management for healthcare organizations, patients, or clients facing legal-medical issues.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,330 per year, or $47.3 per hour.

Litigation Legal Assistant

The Nurse Lawyer

Palm Harbor, FL

$45K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

The Nurse Lawyer is a team led by the only board-certified civil trial lawyer and registered nurse in the state of Florida. We are a dedicated vibrant group of professionals that maintain adaptability, teamwork, and communication to do the best we can for our clients. We also believe that while we are serving our clients, our work should be fun.

If you are the personal injury legal assistant we are looking for, you’ll be self-motivated, positive, enthusiastic, a team player, hardworking and efficient. You’ll have preferably 2 years of experience, although it is not required. You will be responsible for the smooth and effective management of your own case load, under the supervision of an attorney and paralegal. You will have the opportunity of working on cases through the litigation process, including E-filing documents, medical records and bills management, case investigation, bill reductions, E-filing pleadings, assisting in all aspects of trial preparation, and finalizing the closure of the case. Experience with Microsoft 365 and Adobe are required.

If you believe this is you, please apply today!

Benefits include:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Medical benefits fully paid by the company: including health, dental, and vision
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Paid company events & vacations