Litigation Associate

NACBA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching and profitsharing

Flexible spending account

Generous paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Baum O’Connor Cullen Chmiel is seeking a litigation associate with 1–3 years of experience and an interest in medical malpractice defense. The candidate may be awaiting PA bar results.

The firm, a downtown Pittsburgh practice, represents physicians, hospitals and health care professionals in malpractice litigation and offers competitive compensation with year-end bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PA 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 in medical malpractice defense.
• Ability to analyze facts and advance cases through all stages.

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

Teamwork

Strong communication

Education

J.D.

PA bar admission (or pending)

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 include 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 and professional development assistance.