Mass Tort Associate Attorney

Job Description: • 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. • Assist with and 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. • Participate in trial preparation, including theme development, witness outlines, exhibits, and pretrial filings. • Assist in courtroom trial work, depending on experience. • 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. Requirements: • A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school • 2-4 years of litigation experience preferred, but all motivated candidates will be considered • Active membership in a State Bar • 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 • Experience with complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, or similar is a plus • Clerkship experience is a bonus, not a requirement • 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. 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: $600 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 $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. • 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. • Up to $500 annually for continued education or training. • Time management luncheons with senior leadership to elevate team and organizational success. • 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. • Annual discretionary bonus. • Annual firm outing for all team members to meet up and have fun.