Associate Attorney

McQuaide Blasko, Inc.; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McQuaide Blasko in Hershey, PA seeks a full-time Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of litigation experience to join our litigation team. The role focuses on medical malpractice defense, handling cases from inception through post-trial stages and working closely with seasoned attorneys representing healthcare providers.

You will develop trial skills, appear in hearings and depositions, draft pleadings and discovery, and contribute to a collaborative, client-focused practice at a leading

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing.
• 1-5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• A willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative team.
• Medical malpractice, healthcare, or other complex litigation experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception to post-trial proceedings.
• Work directly with clients to understand their needs, provide regular case updates, and develop strong professional relationships.
• Appear in court, including hearings, conferences, and other proceedings.
• Participate in arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct and defend depositions, with opportunities to develop and refine your deposition skills.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare, review, and respond to written discovery.
• Conduct legal, medical, and factual research and apply that research to complex litigation issues.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys in preparation for trial, arbitration or mediation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

McQuaide Blasko is seeking a full time Associate Attorney to join our litigation team in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Build Your Litigation Career at McQuaide Blasko

Are you an attorney with 2 to 5 years of litigation experience looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career?

At McQuaide Blasko, you will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters, develop your skills as a trial attorney, and work directly with experienced lawyers representing respected healthcare providers and institutions.

Our firm is a leading full-service law firm serving Central Pennsylvania, with a long-standing reputation for excellence and a commitment to our clients and our attorneys. We celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2021, and we continue to build on that tradition while providing a modern, collaborative environment for attorneys at every stage of their careers.

This position will focus primarily on medical malpractice defense, representing both institutional and individual healthcare providers. The successful candidate will have meaningful responsibility for their cases while working closely with experienced attorneys who provide guidance, mentorship, and support.

What You Will Do

As an Associate Attorney, you will have the opportunity to develop and manage cases through all stages of litigation, including:

• Manage cases from inception to post-trial proceedings, with increasing responsibility and independence as your experience develops.
• Work directly with clients to understand their needs, provide regular case updates, and develop strong professional relationships.
• Appear in court, including hearings, conferences, and other proceedings.
• Participate in arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct and defend depositions, with opportunities to develop and refine your deposition skills.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare, review, and respond to written discovery.
• Conduct legal, medical, and factual research and apply that research to complex litigation issues. Will work closely with subject matter experts.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys in preparation for trial, arbitration or mediation.

What We Are Looking For

• JD from accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing.
• 1-5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• A willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative team.
• A professional, client-focused approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Medical malpractice, healthcare, or other complex litigation experience is preferred, but not required.
• Prior deposition, courtroom, or trial experience is a plus.

Why McQuaide Blasko?

At McQuaide Blasko, we believe early-career attorneys should have the opportunity to do substantive legal work, not simply observe from the sidelines.

You will work alongside experienced litigators, gain hands-on experience with all stages of litigation, interact directly with clients, and develop the skills necessary to become a confident and effective trial attorney.

We offer a dynamic and collegial work environment, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to build a long-term career with an established Central Pennsylvania law firm.

To learn more about McQuaide Blasko, visit www.mqblaw.com.

McQuaide Blasko is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.