Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S. · 1 day ago
Litigation Associate - Mid Level
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
4+ years expBennett 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 its Seattle office. The role involves providing legal advice and representation to healthcare providers, conducting legal research, and managing cases in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance defense.
Health CareLegalProfessional Services
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 1,850 hours
Qualification
Required
At least four years of practice experience
Strong legal writing and analytical skills
Demonstrated oral advocacy skills
Commitment to work collaboratively with other attorneys, legal staff, administrative staff, and management
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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
Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school
Active license to practice law in the State of Washington
Minimum 4 years of experience in litigation
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, or insurance defense
Experience with ProLaw
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical plan choices for Preferred Provider (PPO) or High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account, includes vision, with 91-95% employer paid premium and employee buy-up options.
Flexible Spending Account option for qualified medical and childcare expenses.
Dental plan with 100% employer paid premium.
Short Term Disability Insurance, employer paid.
Long Term Disability Insurance, employer paid.
Life Insurance, employer paid 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.
Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, employee 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.
Company
Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S.
Founded in 1983, Bennett Bigelow & Leedom represents a full spectrum of health care clients, including physicians, hospitals and academic medical centers in Washington as well as in other states.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bruce Megard
Managing Partner
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