Description:

A National Law Firm Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a national AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a motivated Associate to join our Professional Liability practice in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will bring experience in defending health care providers, hospitals, and physicians in complex medical malpractice actions.

Qualifications:

Five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience in medical malpractice defense work
Comfortable in all areas of case management and phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, preparing and responding to discovery, preparing motions, preparing witnesses for deposition and trial testimony, retaining and collaborating with expert witnesses, and participating in trial preparation, trial and arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations
Excellent academic credentials
Strong interpersonal and communication skills - a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
Exceptional legal and medical research skills, writing, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability and desire to manage a variety of active matters independently in a fast-paced environment
Pennsylvania bar admission required