Chaffin Luhana LLP

Mass Tort Associate Attorney

Chaffin Luhana LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Navigate all phases of mass tort litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and bellwether/trial preparation.
  • Assist, and lead (depending on experience) in discovery efforts, including identifying key documents, assisting with and deposing witnesses, and preparing discovery responses.
  • Assist with and 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.
  • Participate in trial preparation, including theme development, witness outlines, exhibits, and pretrial filings.
  • Assist in courtroom trial work, depending on experience.
  • Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on high-level strategy and execution.
  • 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
  • 2-4 years of litigation experience preferred, but all motivated candidates will be considered
  • Active membership in a State Bar
  • 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: $600 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 $7,500 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 $340 per month pre-tax toward transit tickets.
  • Discounted Parking (PKG): Team members can contribute up to $340 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.
  • 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.
  • Annual discretionary bonus.
  • Annual firm outing for all team members to meet up and have fun.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
litigationdiscoverydepositionspleadingsmotionslegal researchwritingoral advocacytrial preparationcomplex civil litigation
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillstime managementinitiativecollaborationattention to detailresults drivencompassionate
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active membership in a State Bar