Litigation Associate Attorney

NACBA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching & profit sharing

Flexible spending account

Generous paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Baum O'Connor Cullen Chmiel, a well-respected malpractice defense firm in downtown Pittsburgh, seeks a litigation associate with 1–3 years of experience and a desire to specialize in medical malpractice defense. Candidates may be awaiting PA bar results.

The position is in-office, with a competitive salary and year-end bonus based on performance. The firm represents physicians, medical groups, hospitals, and other health care professionals, offering a collaborative team environment and

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania bar admission required (or pending exam results).
• Desire to work in 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 advance cases through all stages.
• Initiative to hone legal skills to 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

Team player

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Growth mindset

Independent with guidance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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

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
• professional development assistance

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