Litigation Associate - Medical Malpractice Defense

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 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 three 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 1,850 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 & EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Washington.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in litigation. Medical malpractice, personal injury, or insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with ProLaw preferred.
• Compensation range of $135,000 – 155,000 annual salary, depending on location and experience. Annual bonus based on billable hours.
• Healthcare benefits include medical plan choices for Preferred Provider (PPO) or High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account, vision included, 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.
• 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, based on business need.
• 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 Firm Administrator.

Pay: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Washington State Bar License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98101 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98101

Salary : $135,000 - $155,000