Litigation Paralegal - Defense

Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18 days

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Jury Duty leave

Parental leave

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement

Travel insurance

Commuter benefits

Laptop provided

Job summary

Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S. in Seattle is seeking a full-time paralegal with 3+ years of experience in civil litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, or insurance defense.

The hybrid position requires at least two days on site per week and emphasizes handling medical records and discovery under attorney supervision. Responsibilities include preparing initial discovery and subpoenas, reviewing medical records, and supporting trial teams with case management while ensuring secure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience; litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, or insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with medical records and creating medical chronologies.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures and case management.
• Ability to work under pressure in high-paced environments.

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, processing discovery, logging records, and document production.
• Coordinate case schedules, calendaring, and trial preparation with legal assistants and trial teams; assist with retaining experts.
• Develop proficiency with software tools and secure management of medical records.

Skills

Legal terminology

Medical records

Litigation

Discovery

Communication

Organization

Time management

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

ProLaw/Westlaw/Lexis/Everchron

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate degree

Undergraduate degree

Tools

ProLaw

Westlaw

Lexis

Everchron

Job description

Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S., a recognized leader in Health Care Law and Trial Practice, is seeking a full-time paralegal to join its Seattle 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 three years of paralegal experience, including litigation and familiarity with medical records. This is a hybrid position with a requirement of at least two (2) days on site per week; more days may be occasionally required based on business need.

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.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures and case management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in creating detailed medical chronologies.
• 3+ years of paralegal experience; litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, or insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• 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 or Lexis, and Everchron.
• Associate or undergraduate degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred, or experience demonstrating required skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation range of $80,000-95,000 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, 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.
• 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 monthly subsidy for parking or transit pass.
• Employee Assistance Programs, employer paid.
• Laptop computer and accessories.

We are a majority woman-owned law firm. Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.