CURRENT OPENINGS

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 office.  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 1,850 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 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.
• 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. This position is based in our Seattle office.
• 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.

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 office.  This is a full-time on-site role as an Office Coordinator located in Seattle, WA.  The Office Coordinator will be responsible for administrative assistance, handling phone calls with proper etiquette, operating office equipment, delivering excellent customer service, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone, direct calls to appropriate individuals; greet visitors at front desk; accept and process deliveries.
• Perform clerical duties which may include data entry, indexing, and preparation of logs, reports, correspondence, and forms, including client intake forms.
• Answer cold calls and monitor “Contact Us” mailbox, sending information to appropriate attorneys.
• Run conflict checks including sending results to firm, setting up new matters and notifying legal team of any changes.
• Provide administrative assistance to Firm Administrator which includes event planning and marketing support (e.g. update firm website database, draft job postings or announcements).
• Monitor and restock kitchen supplies, coordinate with vendors on breakroom maintenance.
• Maintain beverage supply, make coffee, clean kitchen area; run dishwasher as needed.
• Prepare conference rooms for meetings (including checking tech setup such as Teams or Zoom), places signage for quiet areas, and maintain conference rooms and reception area.
• Operate office machines including copiers, scanners, phone and voicemail systems, personal computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Order office supplies as needed.
• Maintain conference room and hoteling office calendars; send weekly notices to office.
• Assist with scheduling vendor meetings; serve as liaison for tenant services for maintenance needs.
• Other administrative assistance as may be needed.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the needs of the audience; and ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Active listening skills, giving full attention and taking time to understand points being made.
• Strong demonstrated computer skills with MS Office products; ability to learn new technology and become proficient.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
• Knowledge of spelling, composition, grammar.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clerical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation range of $28.50 to $32.00 per hour.
• Standard workweek of 37.5 hours on site.
• 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 (currently 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 Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) options and Health Savings Account (high deductible) choices with 91-95% employer contribution 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.
• Commuter benefits including parking reimbursement or transit pass, up to $150/month.
• Employee Assistance Program, employer paid.

We are not accepting submissions from recruiters at this time.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our dynamic law firm, please submit your  cover letter and resume 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.