Litigation Attorney - Pittsburgh, PA

Who we are…

Burns White’s Healthcare and Litigation Practice Group in Pittsburgh is a well-established team that has successfully defending and hospitals in a wide spectrum of complex high exposure medical malpractice cases. The team also represents defendants in discrimination and abuse cases, business litigation and products liability actions. Our work can be demanding at times – but it is rewarding and challenging. Teaching and ongoing development is important to us, and there is opportunity for team members at all levels to do substantive work including court appearances, and involvement in discovery and depositions as well as work with expert witnesses.

What we offer…

• Challenging, complex work that will make you a better litigator.


• Courtroom exposure.


• Access to a team of experienced lawyers who want you to develop and excel as a litigator.


• A collegial work setting where questions are welcome and support is provided.


• Real prospects to grow, take on responsibility, and advance


• Exceptional benefits, competitive salary, and flexibility.

Ideal candidates are…

• Pennsylvania license is required. West Virginia and Ohio preferred


• 5+yrs experience in healthcare, medical malpractice, personal injury, or general liability preferred.


• Willing to take initiative, ask questions, learn and do new things, take on challenging assignments, and collaborate with team members to achieve goals


• Able to balance multiple priorities, apply analytical and creative thinking, interact effectively with clients and other contacts, and function independently in a team environment

Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:

• Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels


• Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance


• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account


• Burns White offers benefits to domestic partners


• 401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution


• Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members


• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure


• 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure


• Free or subsidized parking depending on location


• Pet insurance and Accident insurance


• Bar membership and CLE expense reimbursement


• Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning

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