Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney – Growth & Impact

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 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