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Legal Assistant – Philadelphia (West Conshohocken), PA

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Philadelphia (West Conshohocken), PA

About the Job

Provide support and assistance to Workers Compensation attorneys in their day-to-day workflow and in the overall management of their cases.  File and receive documents on WCAIS.  Collect information from insurance companies and insureds.  Obtain medical records, employment records, and wage information for attorney review.  Communicate with medical providers to schedule appointments and request information.  Log all hearings, depositions, and mediations on the department calendar.  Monitor the progress of claims and obtain updated information from medical providers, employers, and/or judges’ offices.  Prepare hearing documents and exhibits.

Requirements

  • At least one year legal secretary, paralegal, or other law firm administrative experience.  Experience in Workers Compensation a plus but not required.
  • Strong secretarial skills including typing, proofreading, MS Office, and transcription.  Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills.  Attentive to detail and highly accurate.  Able to manage to deadlines and multi-task, and easily adapt to changing priorities and last-minute requests.  Strong commitment to quality client service.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching.  Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.  Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines.  Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate in person and via telephone with internal and external customers.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities.  Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations.  Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies.  Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours.  Occasional overtime as required.

 

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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Workers’ Compensation Paralegal – Pittsburgh, PA

Job Title: Workers’ Compensation Paralegal

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About the Job

This position is in Burns White’s Workers’ Compensation practice group in its Pittsburgh office.  Responsibilities will include coordinating and receiving receipt of medical records, processing invoices, sending and receiving authorizations, calendaring hearing notices, and more.

Requirements

  • Paralegal certificate or degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Workers’ Compensation paralegal or legal secretary experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills.  Attentive to detail and highly accurate.  Able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.  Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs.  Able to take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done.  Can understand and follow specific, detailed instructions.  Strong commitment to quality client service.  Strong PC skills including MS Office.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching.  Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.  Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines.  Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate in person and via telephone with internal and external customers.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities.  Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations.  Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies.  Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours.  Occasional overtime as required.

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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Title Associate – Pittsburgh, PA

Job Title: Title Associate

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About the Job

Burns White seeks to hire an Associate to join the Energy group in its Pittsburgh office.

Job Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in oil and gas title work.
  • Candidates must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are prerequisites.  Candidates must be self-starters with the ability to work individually and in teams.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with clients in person and via telephone.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities. Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies. Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours. Occasional overtime as required.

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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O’Neal Offers Legal Insights on Opioid Crisis

Attorney, Stuart O’Neal, was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Thought Leader Forum. Sharing the platform with several medical professionals, Mr. O’Neal, whose practice involves professional liability, employment, and healthcare and long-term care matters, offered legal insights on the impact of the opioid crisis in the workplace, and strategies for employers to address and mitigate the risks associated with rising drug use.

Read the article here: PHL081718 Opioids Supplement

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Litigation Paralegal – Philadelphia (West Conshohocken), PA

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Philadelphia (West Conshohocken), PA

About the Job

Exciting opportunity in a dynamic and growing Healthcare, Long-Term Care, and Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation practice area.  Provide support and assistance to attorneys in the practice of law in particular with subpoena work, expert packages, and other activities. Contribute to a positive and successful team effort, learn and leverage technology, and be willing/able to learn new skills and continually take on more responsibility.

Requirements

  • Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • At least 2+ years of paralegal experience required.
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize workload.  Demonstrated ability to take ownership and initiative by actively managing files, deadlines, etc.  Excellent communication skills and assertiveness to coordinate deadlines among multiple attorneys.  Attentive to detail and highly accurate.  Extremely reliable in attendance, meeting deadlines, and anticipating what needs to be done.  Able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.  Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs.  Strong commitment to quality client service.  Strong PC skills, especially MS Word and Excel.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching.  Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.  Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines.  Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate in person and via telephone with internal and external customers.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities.  Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations.  Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies.  Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours.  Occasional overtime as required.

 

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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Burns White Attorneys Preserve Nominal Jury Award for Railroad in Derailment Litigation

Attorneys Dave Damico, Dan Donahoe and Nina Gusmar successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award for a plaintiff who sued the railroad following a train derailment and subsequent release of vinyl chloride in New Jersey. The plaintiff claimed that as a result of the derailment, he experienced physical ailments, as well as emotional distress from the fear he would develop cancer. Following a week-long trial led by Dave Damico, the jury awarded plaintiff $500 for pain and suffering and emotional distress. Plaintiff appealed the award arguing that the trial court erred in excluding his medical expert and granting summary judgment to the railroad on his medical-monitoring and fear-of-cancer claims. The Third Circuit rejected plaintiff’s contentions and upheld the verdict, holding that the lower court properly found that his expert witness did not proffer reliable evidence that his cancer risk increased.

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Healthcare Associate – Wilmington, DE

Job Title: Healthcare Associate

Location: Wilmington, DE

About the Job

Burns White seeks to hire a Healthcare Associate to join their Wilmington, Delaware office.

Job Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in health care, long-term care, medical malpractice and/or related fields.
  • Candidates must be licensed to practice in Delaware.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are prerequisites.  Candidates must be self-starters with the ability to work individually and in teams and will work closely with experienced lawyers.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with clients in person and via telephone.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities. Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies. Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours. Occasional overtime as required.

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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Healthcare Associate – Philadelphia, PA

Job Title: Health Care Associate

Location: Philadelphia, PA

About the Job

Burns White seeks to hire a Health Care Associate to join its Philadelphia office.

Job Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of litigation experience in health care, long-term care, personal injury, medical malpractice and/or related practice areas.
  • Candidates must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and additional membership in New Jersey is preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are prerequisites.  Candidates must be self-starters with the ability to work individually and in teams.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with clients in person and via telephone.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities. Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies. Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours. Occasional overtime as required.

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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Workers’ Compensation Associate – Pittsburgh, PA

Job Title: Workers’ Compensation Associate

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About the Job

Burns White seeks to hire a Workers’ Compensation Associate to join its Pittsburgh office.

Job Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience; workers’ compensation experience a plus.
  • Candidates must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are prerequisites.  Candidates must be self-starters with the ability to work individually and in teams.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with clients in person and via telephone.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities. Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies. Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours. Occasional overtime as required.

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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16 Burns White Attorneys Receive 2019 Best Lawyers in America Recognition

Sixteen Burns White attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019. The firm’s honorees, which have practices spanning commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance litigation, legal malpractice defense, mediation, medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense litigation, railroad law and workers’ compensation defense include:

  • Lawrence J. Baldasare, Member, for Workers’ Compensation Law—Employers
  • John A. Bass, Member, for Medical Malpractice Law—Defendants
  • David A. Damico, Executive Committee Member, for Railroad Law
  • Robert E. Dapper, Jr., Member, for Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Personal Injury Litigation—Defendants
  • David H. Dille, Member, for Workers’ Compensation Law—Employers
  • Daniel B. Donahoe, Member, for Railroad Law
  • Andrew Fylypovych, Member, for Construction Law
  • David R. Johnson, Member, for Medical Malpractice Law—Defendants
  • Brian S. Kane, Member, for Litigation—Insurance Law
  • T.H. Lyda, Member, for Railroad Law
  • Joseph A. Macerelli, Member, for Medical Malpractice Law—Defendants
  • Patrick L. Mechas, Member, for Medical Malpractice Law—Defendants
  • D. Scott Newman, Executive Committee Member, for Workers’ Compensation Law—Employers
  • Mary-Jo Rebelo, Member, for Commercial Litigation
  • James R. Schadel, Member, for Legal Malpractice Law—Defendants
  • David B. White, Executive Committee Member, for Mediation

First published in 1983, Best Lawyers® is based on a peer-review survey where more than 52,000 attorneys cast nearly 5.5 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas and geographic locations.

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