Mass Tort Attorney
Job Description:
- Navigate all phases of mass tort case specific litigation, including pleadings and case specific discovery.
- Lead discovery efforts in individual cases, including identifying key documents, written discovery, deposing fact witnesses, and preparing discovery responses.
- Conduct and defend depositions as first or second seat.
- Draft pleadings, motions (including dispositive and evidentiary motions), discovery requests/responses, fact sheets, and other critical mass tort litigation documents.
- Work closely with case expert witnesses – from vetting to preparation for depositions and trials.
- Capacity to manage complex legal matters both independently and as part of a team.
Requirements:
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Bar admission in any state in the U.S.
- 3+ years of litigation experience preferred, but all motivated candidates will be considered
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Familiarity with federal filings
- A passion for trial work and a “find-a-way” mentality
- Comfortable taking initiative and owning parts of a case
- Experience with complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, or similar is a plus
- Clerkship experience is a bonus, not a requirement
- Exemplifies Chaffin Luhana LLP’s Core Values of Doing Good by Doing Right ™: Results Driven, Excellence Without Paralysis, Compassionate and Authentic, In It Together, and Innovative Growth.
- Adheres to all government and industry regulations, including settlement disbursements and the protection of regulated sensitive data.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
- Maintain confidentiality of all Confidential Information of clients and of the company.
- Excellent analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
- Ability to handle frequent pressures, time deadlines, and multi-task.
Benefits:
- Financial Benefits
- 401k Contributions: The firm offers a discretionary match up to 5%. This includes a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and a 50% match on the next 2%, based on annual compensation.
- Charitable Donations: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation makes an annual donation to a charity of each team member’s choice.
- Healthcare Benefits
- Medical Insurance: $503 toward monthly health premiums for team members or their families. Team members pay just $1.
- Dental Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.
- Vision Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Team members receive a $1,000 contribution from the firm in their HRA account if enrolled in the PPO health plan.
- Family / Dependent Care (DCR): Team members can contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax for dependent care.
- Flex Spending Account (FSA): Team members can contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses.
- Commuter Benefits
- Tax-free Transit Commute (TRN): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward transit tickets.
- Discounted Parking (PKG): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward parking.
- Time Off to Recharge & Renew
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 PTO days per year, increasing to 20 days after 3 years with the firm.
- Sick Days: 3 paid sick days per year.
- Celebrate the Holidays: Office is closed for 10 public holidays.
- Office Closure: Office is typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Culture & Development of Team
- Casual Dress: Enjoy our business casual dress code.
- Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.
- Learn How You’re Wired: Take a Kolbe Assessment to learn your instinctive method of operation.
- Time Management: Time management luncheons with senior leadership to elevate team and organizational success.
- Free Workouts: Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office.
- Recognition at the Firm
- Value Team Members: Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.
- Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Free team lunches and happy hours.
- Annual Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonus.
- Firm Outing: Annual firm outing for all team members to meet up and have fun.
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