Attorney - associate - law

Mass Tort Associate Attorney
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We are a high-impact, plaintiffs-only law firm handling complex and high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts across the country. Our firm has been court-appointed Plaintiff Co-Lead and Steering Committee members for the past 15 years. Our cases focus on personal injury litigation, and we are known for our aggressive but compassionate and strategic approach in the courtroom.

We’re looking for someone who wants to own parts of cases, think like a trial lawyer from day one, and be mentored by seasoned litigators who will give you real responsibility and litigation experience.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to practice at the cutting edge of complex and mass tort litigation with a dynamic and collaborative team.

Navigate all phases of mass tort litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and bellwether/trial preparation.

~ Assist, and lead (depending on experience) in discovery efforts, including identifying key documents, assisting with and deposing witnesses, and preparing discovery responses.

~ Draft pleadings, motions (including dispositive and evidentiary motions), discovery requests/responses, fact sheets, and other critical mass tort litigation documents.

~ Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on high-level strategy and execution.

~ Capacity to manage complex legal matters both independently and as part of a team.

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

~2-4 years of litigation experience preferred, but all motivated candidates will be considered

~ Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

~ Comfortable taking initiative and owning parts of a case

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

~ Clerkship experience is a bonus, not a requirement

~ Adheres to all government and industry regulations, including settlement disbursements and the protection of regulated sensitive data.

~ 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.

~ Financial Benefits
~Charitable Donations: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation makes an annual donation to a charity of each team member’s choice.

Medical Insurance: $600 toward monthly health premiums for team members or their families. Dental 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 $7,500 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 $340 per month pre-tax toward transit tickets.

~ Discounted Parking (PKG): Team members can contribute up to $340 per month pre-tax toward parking.

Celebrate the Holidays: Office is closed for 10 public holidays.

~ 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.

~ Annual Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonus.

~ Chaffin Luhana LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities.
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