What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Litigation Associate - Wilmington position at Burns White LLC?
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
- Hybrid work option (after onboarding)
Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions
Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.
Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with clients in person and via telephone.
Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities. Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies. Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.
Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours. Occasional overtime as required.
Burns White completes criminal background screenings for all new hires prior to the start of employment
No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE
