Litigation Paralegal

Overview

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 ligation paralegals in its Seattle office.

The ideal candidate will have at least four years of litigation paralegal experience with demonstrated medical records review skills, understanding of legal and medical terminology, 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.

• 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 in-depth 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.

• 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 Pro Law, Westlaw, and Everchron.

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

• Compensation range of $80, annual salary depending on experience. 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.
• 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 yourcover letter, resume and legal writing sample  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.

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