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Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney

AttorneyAttorneyFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50Since 2010H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

135 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Professional Certificate6 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Navigate all phases of mass tort litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, expert discovery and bellwether/trial preparation. • Lead discovery efforts, including identifying key documents, written discovery, deposing witnesses, and preparing discovery responses. • Conduct and defend depositions (fact and expert). • Draft pleadings, motions (including dispositive and evidentiary motions), discovery requests/responses, fact sheets, and other critical mass tort litigation documents. • Work closely with expert witnesses – from vetting to preparation for depositions and trials. • Participate in trial preparation, including theme development, case framing, witness outlines, exhibits, and pretrial filings. • Assist in courtroom trial work as a second chair and eventually first chair, depending on experience. • Capacity to manage complex legal matters both independently and as part of a team.

Job Requirements

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
6+ years of litigation experience preferred, but all motivated candidates will be considered
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
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

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.
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.
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.
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.
Casual Dress: Enjoy our business casual dress code.
Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.
Take a Kolbe Assessment to learn your instinctive method of operation.
Time management luncheons with senior leadership to elevate team and organizational success.
Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh oﬃce.
Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.
Free team lunches and happy hours.
Year-end discretionary bonus.
Annual ﬁrm outing for all team members to meet up and have fun.