Job Title: Healthcare Litigation Associate
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Who we are…
Burns White’s Wilkes-Barre Healthcare Litigation practice focuses on representing doctors, hospitals, and healthcare and long-term care facilities in medical malpractice and liability matters. It’s true that our work can be demanding at times – but it is rewarding and challenging. There is tremendous opportunity for team members at all levels to do substantive work and manage their own cases. We are one of ten offices across Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, West Virginia, and Tampa. We offer the casual environment and flexibility of a small office, but enjoy the extensive resources and support systems of a larger firm.
What sets us apart…
Attorneys have opportunities to take on a level of responsibility not often available at other firms. With us, you won’t spend all of your time answering discovery and pushing papers – you will manage cases and engage directly with clients. Here, you can cut your own path.
What you bring to the table…
- PA license required (NJ license a plus)
- The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of litigation experience and prior experience with medical malpractice defense and/or insurance defense cases is a plus.
- Practical experience taking depositions, ability to strategize, plan, and prepare for depositions.
- Ability to work independently with little direction, and as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to synthesize complex legal and medical information ~ journal experience a plus!
- Top notch general and legal research skills across the spectrum of search engines.
- Eagerness to be part of a high-level litigation team and the motivation to put in the work to get there.
- A “can do” attitude and a desire to excel along with continuous attention to detail in all areas of work.
What we offer…
- Challenging, complex work that will make you a better litigator.
- Opportunities to interact with clients and be part of a team.
- Access to a team of experienced lawyers who want you to develop and excel as a litigator.
- A collegial work setting where questions are welcome and support is provided.
- Meaningful feedback on work and projects on an ongoing and as-needed basis.
- Firm-wide initiatives and training for associate attorneys
- Exceptional benefits, competitive salary, and flexibility.
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 completes criminal background screenings for all new hires as a condition of employment.
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.