Healthcare Litigation Associate

Who we are? Burns White?s Wilmington Healthcare Litigation practice focuses on nursing homes, assisted living, and medical malpractice defense 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. A take-charge attitude is sought, initiative is encouraged, and a boldly assertive approach is welcome. Here, you can cut your own path. What you bring to the table? Delaware license required (Pennsylvania license a plus) Experience in healthcare litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, long-term care, or other relevant area of litigation requiring assessment of medical issues Practical experience taking depositions Ability to strategize, plan, and prepare for depositions Willingness to take initiative, ask questions, and work with a sense of urgency Ability to work independently with little direction, and as part of a team Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills Capability to apply analytical and creative thinking What we offer? Challenging, complex work that will make you a better litigator Opportunities to interact with clients and be part of a team that actually goes to trial Exceptional benefits, competitive salary, and flexibility Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including: Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account 401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members Free onsite gym at some locations Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure Free or subsidized parking depending on location Pet insurance Bar membership and CLE expense reimbursement Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning The salary range for attorney positions is $90,000 ? 180,000 based on position, length and applicability of experience, scope of responsibility, and ability to bring or potential to expand business. Submit resume and salary expectations Email: Jobs@burnswhite.com Fax: 412-995-3311 Burns White completes criminal background screenings for all new hires prior to the start of employment. No search firms No phone calls, please EOE

Practice Areas & Specialty

Health Care, Litigation, Professional Liability