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Chaffin Luhana LLP · 2 months ago

Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Chaffin Luhana LLP is a high-impact, plaintiffs-only law firm known for handling complex and high-stakes litigation. The Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney will focus on litigation of mass tort and product liability cases, working closely with lead trial lawyers to develop cases and gather evidence for trial.

Law EnforcementLegal

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Litigation experienceLegal researchOral advocacyTrial preparationComplex civil litigationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving mindsetOrganizational skillsTime management skills

Required

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

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

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

Preferred

6+ years of litigation experience preferred, but all motivated candidates will be considered

Experience with complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, or similar is a plus

Clerkship experience is a bonus, not a requirement

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.

Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.

Learn How You’re Wired: Take a Kolbe Assessment to learn your instinctive method of operation.

Time Management: Time management luncheons with senior leadership to elevate team and organizational success.

Free Workouts: 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.

Company

Chaffin Luhana LLP

Chaffin Luhana LLP is a plaintiffs-only national trial firm dedicated to representing individuals and families in serious personal injury and mass tort cases.

Founded in 2010

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees