Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney

November 1

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Chaffin Luhana LLP

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Legal • Healthcare Insurance • Compliance

Chaffin Luhana LLP is a plaintiffs-only law firm dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered injuries or lost loved ones due to negligence or wrongful acts. With a strong team of experienced attorneys, the firm handles various cases, including catastrophic injury, dangerous drugs, defective products, and workplace injuries, ensuring clients receive the highest quality legal representation. Their commitment extends beyond the courtroom, as they actively engage in community service and support charitable causes through the Chaffin Luhana Foundation.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2010

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📋 Compliance

📋 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.

🎯 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.