CURRENT OPENINGS

Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S.­­­, a recognized leader in Health Care Law and Trial Practice, is seeking a full-time paralegal to join its Spokane office. Specifically, the firm is interested in candidates who have experience and an interest in civil litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance defense. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of paralegal experience, including litigation and familiarity with medical records. This is an in-person position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents under attorney supervision, including initial discovery, witness disclosures, exhibits, jury demands, stipulations, authorizations, and subpoenas for records.
• Review medical records and prepare medical chronologies.
• Support attorney case management, overseeing and processing incoming discovery, logging and preparing records, and document production.
• Coordinate management of case schedules, calendaring, and trial preparation with legal assistants and trial teams. Assist with retaining experts.
• Develop proficiency with software and technology tools with strict adherence to procedures for secure management of medical records.
• Conduct research including medical topics, licensing and board certifications, witnesses, experts, and background checks.
• Accurately and promptly capture and record billable and non-billable work.
• Overtime may be required when preparing for and during trials.
• Travel to Seattle office may be encouraged 2-3 times per year for in-person all employee meetings.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures and case management.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Skilled at time management and working effectively under pressure in high-paced and dynamic environments.
• Skilled at exercising judgment in decision-making when working independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience preferred with ProLaw, Westlaw, and Everchron.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience; litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, or insurance defense experience preferred.
• Associate or undergraduate degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred, or experience demonstrating required skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation range of $74,000-80,000 annual salary. Discretionary annual bonus.
• Paid time off (PTO) of 18 days per year, with one additional PTO day for each year of service, up to a total of 25 days of PTO accrual per year.
• Paid holidays (10.5 days per year).
• Bereavement leave (1-3 days) and Jury Duty leave (up to 10 days).
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks after 24 months of service) available to both parents.
• Healthcare benefits include medical plan choices for Preferred Provider (PPO) or High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account, with 91-95% employer paid premium and employee buy-up options. Dependent coverage at employee’s expense.  Employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Flexible spending account option for qualified medical and childcare expenses.
• Dental plan with 100% employer paid premium. Dependent coverage at employee’s expense.
• Vision plan with 100% employer paid premium. Dependent coverage at employee’s expense.
• Short Term Disability Insurance, employer paid.
• Long Term Disability Insurance, employer paid.
• Life Insurance, employer paid with employee buy-up options.
• Long-Term Care Insurance, employer funded basic plan with employee buy-up options.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance options, employee-paid.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with annual employer discretionary profit-sharing contribution and access to financial advisory services.
• Travel Insurance, employer paid.
• Commuter benefits include parking (benefit may be limited), or transit pass.
• Employee Assistance Programs, employer paid.
• Laptop computer and accessories.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our dynamic law firm, please submit your  cover letter, resume and legal writing sample to Jobs@bbllaw.com.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.  We are a majority woman-owned law firm.  Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For assistance with the application process to accommodate a disability, please contact Jobs@bbllaw.com or call 206.622.5511 and ask to speak with Human Resources.

Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S.­­­, a recognized leader in Health Care Law and Trial Practice, is searching to expand its team of highly-regarded and award-winning attorneys in both its Seattle and Spokane offices.  Specifically, the firm is interested in candidates who have experience and a focused interest in medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance defense.  The ideal candidate will have at least two years of practice experience with strong legal writing and analytical skills, demonstrated oral advocacy skills, and a commitment to work collaboratively with other attorneys, legal staff, administrative staff, and management. This is a full-time position with a hybrid remote option.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to healthcare providers, hospitals, nursing facilities, product manufactures and academic medical centers.
• Research legal issues and medical topics, prepare and file briefs, motions, and other necessary judicial pleadings. Evaluate medical records, facilitate discovery process, and conduct depositions. Support trials.
• Participate in case management including strategy development.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with internal and external clients.
• Provide direction, instruction, feedback, and supervision to associates and staff in a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Increase knowledge in medical malpractice and insurance defense law, monitor changes, and pursue continuing legal education.
• Accurately and promptly capture and record billable and non-billable work.
• Meet annual billable hours requirement of 1,900 hours.

Required Skills

• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strategic thinking to meet client objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Intermediate advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Skilled at time management and working effectively under pressure in high-paced and dynamic environments.
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks, effectively delegating when appropriate, and exercising judgment in decision-making when working independently.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in litigation. Medical malpractice, personal injury, or insurance defense experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with ProLaw preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation range of $110,000 – 135,000 annual salary. Annual bonus based on billable hours.
• Healthcare benefits include medical plan choices for Preferred Provider (PPO) or High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account, with 91-95% employer paid premium and employee buy-up options. Dependent coverage at employee’s expense.  Employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account option for qualified medical and childcare expenses.
• Dental plan with 100% employer paid premium. Dependent coverage at employee’s expense.
• Vision plan with 100% employer paid premium. Dependent coverage at employee’s expense.
• Short Term Disability Insurance, employer paid.
• Long Term Disability Insurance, employer paid.
• Life Insurance, employer paid with employee buy-up options.
• Long-Term Care Insurance, employer funded basic plan with employee buy-up options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with annual employer discretionary profit-sharing contribution and access to financial advisory services.
• Travel Insurance, employer paid.
• Employee Assistance Programs, employer paid.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Commuter benefit of paid parking or an employer-paid transit pass.
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks after 12 months of service) available to both parents.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 11 paid holidays.
• Hybrid (in person and remote) workplace.
• Laptop computer and accessories.
• Optional iPhone or ‘bring your own device’ mobile phone coverage.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our dynamic law firm, please submit your  cover letter, resume and legal writing sample to Jobs@bbllaw.com.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.  We are a majority woman-owned law firm.  Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S. is committed to Diversity & Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For assistance with the application process to accommodate a disability, please contact Jobs@bbllaw.com or call 206.622.5511 and ask to speak with our Executive Director.