Who we are…
The Burns White’s Construction Litigation Department is a well-established team with work that is varied, interesting, and challenging. We focus on professional liability claims against architects, engineers, and other design professionals, alleging damages for delay, design defects, property damage, and personal injuries including catastrophic loss. Our team in West Conshohocken also defends general liability claims against property owners including slip and falls. The clients we partner with span industries including construction, oil and gas, hospitals, universities, retail companies, and non-profit corporations. Our work also includes contracts and insurance policies. There is also opportunity to work on medical professional liability claims.
What sets us apart…
Our group is known for a high level of comradery, teamwork, job satisfaction, and stability. Mentoring is a priority, and a supportive environment is important to us. Initiative, learning, and independence are encouraged. We don’t just give lip service to work/life balance – we actively encourage personal and professional balance and achievement. We provide genuine flexibility not often offered at other firms, including hybrid work arrangements, flex schedules, and a reasonable billable hours expectation.
What you bring to the table…
- PA license (NJ, NY, or DE license a plus)
- 3-6 years of civil litigation experience (professional liability experience a plus)
Ideal candidates have…
- Experience with pleadings, document review, and depositions
- Strong attention to detail and effective analysis skills
- Willingness to take initiative and ask questions
- Strong communication skills and professional presence to interact with clients
- Organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What we offer…
- Friendly, casual work environment
- Competitive salary and exceptional benefits
- Free indoor parking and onsite fitness facility
- Newly renovated office space
- Mobility technology to support flexibility initiatives
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
- Pet insurance
- 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.
Submit resume and salary expectations
Email: Jobs@burnswhite.com
Fax: 412-995-3311
Burns White completes criminal background screenings for all new hires prior to the start of employment.
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