Medical Records Specialist

Description

GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in Washington State, serving the Pacific Northwest with more than 170 employees across 10 offices. We offer workplace flexibility, career growth opportunities, and a supportive environment that promotes both personal and professional success. 

 
Our firm is recognized for its professionalism, ethics, and expertise in handling serious personal injury cases, including automobile collisions, nursing home abuse, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and more. We are deeply committed to serving our communities through employee-led outreach and advocacy.

 
At GLP Attorneys, we foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive. We value open communication, transparency, and collaboration, and encourage all employees to contribute to our culture of integrity and excellence. Our core values—Commitment, Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration and Community—guide everything we do. Recognized multiple times with Best Places to Work and Best Of awards, GLP Attorneys is proud to create a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference. 

Apply Today: Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter and salary requirements, to be considered. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a structured, team-focused environment and takes pride in keeping complex information organized and accessible. GLP Attorneys is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to join our Burlington office in a full-time, in-office role, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Requirements

The Medical Records Specialist works closely with assigned legal teams to retrieve, organize, and evaluate medical records. Responsibilities include obtaining and managing medical records; entering and maintaining accurate data in case management systems; ensuring the confidentiality and security of medical information in compliance with HIPAA and HITECH; applying RCW guidelines related to the cost and release of medical records and billing; and proactively following up with providers while maintaining clear communication with legal team members.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and interacts with colleagues and providers in a professional manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, along with accurate typing skills of at least 50 words per minute. The role requires strong organization and time management, attention to detail, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. A solid understanding of clerical procedures and recordkeeping is essential.

A high school diploma or GED is required; a college degree is preferred. Prior clerical experience is required, and experience working with medical records or in a law firm setting is strongly desired. Experience in plaintiff personal injury law is a plus. Candidates should have strong written communication skills, be comfortable communicating with clients and healthcare providers, and be able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a team-focused environment.

Compensation and Benefits: The hourly base pay range for this non-exempt, bonus-eligible position is $24.00 – $27.00 per hour. 

GLP Attorneys determines the compensation for positions using local, national, and industry-specific data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wages in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our firm. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers, allowing the new employee room for future growth. Compensation will be based on the applicant's location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay. 

GLP Attorneys offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary safe harbor and profit-sharing features. The firm sponsors 100% of the employee premium for those enrolled in the HSA preferred medical plan and contributes toward dependent coverage.

Additional benefits include paid vacation, paid sick/safe time, paid holidays, a floating birthday and flexible holiday, firm-sponsored bonus days, paid parental leave, anniversary bonuses, continued education and tuition reimbursement, public transportation and parking subsidies, wellness programming, and opportunities to participate in firm committees and community involvement initiatives.

GLP Attorneys is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.