Mass Tort Associate Attorney

Mass Tort Associate Attorney

To be considered for this role, please follow the step-by-step instructions outlined by our Co-Founder and Managing Partner. In addition, please complete your application here. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Us:

We are a high-impact, plaintiffs-only law firm handling complex and high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts across the country. Our firm has been court-appointed Plaintiff Co-Lead and Steering Committee members for the past 15 years. Our cases focus on personal injury litigation, and we are known for our aggressive but compassionate and strategic approach in the courtroom.

Position Summary:

This is not your typical Associate role. We're looking for someone who wants to own parts of cases, think like a trial lawyer from day one, and be mentored by seasoned litigators who will give you real responsibility and litigation experience. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to practice at the cutting edge of complex and mass tort litigation with a dynamic and collaborative team.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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:

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: $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.

Commuter Benefits

• 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.

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.

Note:

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements can be added, changed, or reduced by management to meet the business needs of the company.

Chaffin Luhana LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities.

Location: Remote