Associate Attorney - Health Care Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Pittsburgh, PA office. The role involves defending medical malpractice claims, requiring at least five years of litigation experience. The successful candidate will work primarily under two shareholders within a team of six lawyers, focusing on traditional medical malpractice, catastrophic, and long-term care cases.

Duties

• Assist in the defense of medical malpractice claims.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on complex cases.
• Engage in legal research and case preparation.
• Participate in client meetings and court proceedings.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of litigation experience.
• Interest in defending medical malpractice claims.
• Strong desire to advance within the firm.
• Steady and consistent work history preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Pennsylvania State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year.
• Firm-funded lifestyle account.

This firm has a well-deserved reputation for promoting innovation and diversity within its ranks. The firm is consistently rated in the top 25% of all 250+ attorney national firms in regards to its minority hiring practices and its utilization of cutting edge technology and reputation for personal service earn the firm kudos from clients. Its attorneys seem to be content as well based upon the firm's amazingly low turnover rate. Practice areas include: appellate advocacy, construction defects, employment, environmental and toxic torts, IP, insurance coverage, medical devices and pharmaceutical, securities and investment, sports and entertaiment, workers compensation, transportation, technology and automobile, general, healthcare, liquor, products, professional, railroad and retail liability.