Healthcare Litigation Attorney - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Description

Who we are…

Burns White’s Wilkes-Barre Healthcare Litigation practice focuses on representing doctors, hospitals, and healthcare and long-term care facilities in medical malpractice and liability matters. It’s true that our work can be demanding at times – but it is rewarding and challenging. There is tremendous opportunity for team members at all levels to do substantive work and manage their own cases. We are one of ten offices across Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, West Virginia, and Tampa. We offer the casual environment and flexibility of a small office, but enjoy the extensive resources and support systems of a larger firm.

What sets us apart…

Attorneys have opportunities to take on a level of responsibility not often available at other firms. With us, you won’t spend all of your time answering discovery and pushing papers – you will manage cases and engage directly with clients. Here, you can cut your own path.

What you bring to the table…

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• License to practice in Pennsylvania required and New Jersey preferred
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• 1-3 years of experience in healthcare litigation, medical malpractice, or long-term care defense
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• The willingness to take initiative, ask questions, learn and do new things, take on challenging assignments
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• An interest in collaborating with team members to achieve goals
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• The ability to balance multiple priorities, apply analytical and creative thinking, and function independently in a team environment
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• Personal and professional skills to interact regularly and effectively with clients
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What we offer…

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• Challenging, complex work that will make you a better litigator
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• Opportunities to interact with clients and be part of a team that actually goes to trial
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• Real prospects to grow, lead, take on responsibility, and advance
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• A collegial, collaborative work environment that values teamwork and effort
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• Exceptional benefits, competitive salary, and flexibility
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Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:

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• Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels
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• Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
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• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
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• Burns White offers benefits to domestic partners
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• 401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution
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• Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members
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• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
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• 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure
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• Free or subsidized parking depending on location
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• Free onsite 24-hour gym
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• Pet insurance and Accident insurance
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• Bar membership and CLE expense reimbursement
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• Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning
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