Litigation Associate

Allegheny County Bar Association; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible spending account

Generous PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Baum O’Connor Cullen Chmiel is seeking a litigation associate attorney who wants to specialize in medical malpractice defense. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of litigation experience and may be awaiting PA bar results.

The firm focuses on defending physicians, hospitals, and health care professionals in malpractice matters, with a downtown office and in-building parking. The position emphasizes teamwork and independent work with guidance, strong writing and communication, and a pathway to

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of litigation experience to support a medical malpractice defense career.
• Pennsylvania bar admission required or pending exam results.
• Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze facts and advance cases through all stages.
• Desire to build your career and grow professionally.
• Initiative to hone legal skills and become a better litigator.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Conduct medical records reviews.
• Draft client reports and correspondence.
• Draft and argue motions and preliminary objections.
• Attend depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses and experts.
• Assist in trial preparation and attend trial.

Skills

Litigation experience

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Baum O’Connor Cullen Chmiel has an opening for a litigation associate attorney who has the desire to specialize in medical malpractice defense litigation. The candidate should have 1-3 years of litigation experience that will enhance their ability to successfully develop a career in medical malpractice defense. We will also consider individuals currently awaiting PA bar exam results.

About us

• 14 lawyer firm of trial attorneys representing physicians, medical practice groups, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care professionals in medical malpractice litigation
• Well-respected malpractice defense firm known for successful trial results
• Skilled attorneys with knowledge to pass along through experience
• Downtown office with affordable in-building parking garage
• Team of dedicated attorneys and support staff

Position Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Conduct medical records reviews
• Draft client reports and correspondence
• Draft and argue motions and preliminary objections
• Attend depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses and experts
• Assist in trial preparation and attend trial

Successful Candidate

• Pennsylvania bar admission required (or pending exam results)
• Desire to work as part of a team and independently with guidance
• Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to build your career and grow professionally
• Ability to analyze facts and ensure case advancement through all stages
• Initiative to hone legal skills and accomplishments to be a better litigator

In office position. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Year-end bonus tied to performance.

Benefits

• affordable/quality health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan including matching and profit sharing
• flexible spending account
• generous paid time off
• professional development assistance