Who we are…
Burns White’s Healthcare Litigation Department is a growing and dynamic practice focused on the representation of healthcare professionals and hospitals in medical malpractice cases. The team represents healthcare institutions in lawsuits involving antitrust and whistle blower claims, directors and officers liability, discrimination cases, business litigation, and medical staff credentialing disputes. The team also handles class-action lawsuits, as well as regulatory, products liability, toxic tort, and employment cases.
What sets us apart…
This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level or junior paralegal to learn in a supportive, team-oriented environment, and gain experience in a thriving practice that performs complex work. This established practice group is collaborative and client-focused, and operates with a high level of collegiality and professionalism.
Essential Functions
- Prepare trial binders
- Review medical records and prepare timelines
- Draft summaries of discovery responses
- Complete bates stamping
- Track and follow up on outstanding expert payments
- Assist with scheduling
Job Requirements
- Paralegal Certificate or Degree or 1+ years legal experience
- Good listening skills with the ability to follow detailed instructions
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Quick learner who is enthusiastic about learning
- Strong PC skills including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
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. Dexterity 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.
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
- Burns White offers benefits to domestic partners
- 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 and free parking
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
- 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure
- Pet insurance and Accident insurance
- Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning
- Hybrid work arrangements after initial training period
Burns White completes criminal background screenings for all new hires as a condition of employment.
Submit resume and salary expectations
Email: jobs@burnswhite.com
Fax: 412-995-3311
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