What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant – Pittsburgh, PA position at Burns White LLC?
Who we are…
Burns White’s Healthcare Litigation Department is a growing and dynamic practice focused on the representation of healthcare providers, and the defense of medical malpractice and professional liability claims. Along with the healthcare litigation department, this paralegal will also assist with employment matters. Our reputation is unmatched. We are hard working with a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie. Mentoring is important to us, and there is tremendous opportunity for team members at all levels to do substantive work. We are a well-established and high-functioning team of attorneys, nurses, paralegals, assistants, and trial technologists. We take client service very seriously, but our environment is casual and flexible. With us, you will work hard, learn, grow, and have fun in the process.
What sets us apart…
The role will work in partnership with attorneys and paralegals with a focus on healthcare litigation matters. This position offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership and work with autonomy in a team-oriented environment.
What we do…
- Responsible for supporting multiple attorneys in their day-to-day practice.
- Completing various administrative tasks, and serving as a point of contact and providing customer service to clients.
- Coordinate workflow to/from the Production Center, ensuring work is completed within deadlines and according to attorneys’ specifications.
- Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings, and coordinate internal logistics for space and other needs.
- Review client work products and get them out the door.
- Maintain filing systems (primarily electronic).
Ideal candidates are…
- At least two years’ PA litigation experience required.
- Strong technical skills including advanced MS Word and experience with document management systems.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.
- Quick learner who can understand and follow specific, detailed instructions.
- Attentive to detail and highly accurate. Strong communication skills and professional manner with clients, attorneys, and others.
What we offer…
- Exciting new opportunity within a successful and growing practice
- Challenging, complex work that will make you a better litigator
- Real prospects to grow, lead, take on responsibility, and advance
- A collegial, collaborative work environment that values teamwork and effort
- Competitive salary and exceptional benefits including 401(k)
No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE
