Healthcare Litigation Associate - Wilmington, DE

Burns White LLC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401(k) with contributions

Paid parental leave

Free onsite gym

Financial education services

Job summary

A healthcare litigation firm in Wilmington, DE is looking for an experienced attorney in healthcare litigation. You will manage cases independently while overseeing a team. The ideal candidate has at least five years of relevant experience, excellent leadership skills, and strong communication abilities. This role offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package in a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years in healthcare litigation or related experience.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Ability to develop business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the cases within the healthcare litigation practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues for effective case strategy.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

Delaware state license

PA or NJ license

Job description

Overview

Burns White’s Healthcare Litigation Department is a dynamic practice focused on the representation of healthcare institutions and healthcare professionals. We handle matters in diverse areas of litigation including medical and professional malpractice, human services, and general liability. We are hard working with a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie. Our work can be demanding at times – but it is rewarding and challenging. We take quality and client service seriously, but our environment is casual and flexible. With us, you will work hard, learn, and have fun in the process.

The person in this position will work independently but within a team environment, and have the autonomy to oversee and manage their cases and work team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage cases and the work of a team within the healthcare litigation practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective case strategy and client service.

Qualifications

• Delaware license required; PA or NJ license a plus
• At least five years healthcare litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, or general liability experience
• Self-starter with track record of taking initiative and embracing challenges
• Demonstration of critical, analytical, and creative thinking
• Effective in supervising or overseeing the work of others
• Proven leadership, training, feedback, and mentoring skills
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Potential to bring or develop business a plus

What we offer

• Real prospects to grow, lead, take on responsibility, and advance
• Challenging work on a team that actually goes to trial
• Collegial, collaborative work environment that values mentoring, teamwork, and effort
• Exceptional benefits, competitive salary, and flexibility

Benefits package

• Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels
• Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution
• Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members
• Free onsite gym at some locations
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
• 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure
• Free or subsidized parking depending on location
• Bar membership and CLE expense reimbursement
• Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning

The salary range for attorney positions is $90,000 – 180,000 based on position, length and applicability of experience, scope of responsibility, and ability to bring or potential to expand business.

No search firms

No phone calls, please

EOE