Mass Tort Associate Attorney

Chaffin Luhana LLP•,

5d•Remote

About The Position

Chaffin Luhana LLP is a plaintiffs-only law firm handling complex, high-stakes personal injury litigation in state and federal courts nationwide. The firm has served as court-appointed Plaintiff Co-Lead and Steering Committee members for the past 15 years and takes an aggressive, compassionate, and strategic approach to litigation. The Mass Tort Associate Attorney role offers the opportunity to take ownership of parts of cases, develop a trial-lawyer mindset, and receive mentorship and meaningful litigation responsibility from experienced litigators. The attorney will work with a dynamic, collaborative team on complex and mass tort litigation. The role is remote. The attorney will navigate litigation from pleadings and discovery through motion practice and trial preparation; work with witnesses and experts; draft key case documents; contribute to strategy and trial work; and manage complex legal matters independently and collaboratively. The job description notes that duties and requirements may change to meet the company’s business needs.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in a State Bar.
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Passion for trial work and a “find-a-way” mentality.
Comfort taking initiative and owning parts of a case.
Exemplify 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.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Problem-solving mindset and ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage frequent pressures, deadlines, and multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of litigation experience; motivated candidates with other levels of experience will also be considered.
Experience with complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, or similar work.
Clerkship experience.

Responsibilities

Navigate all phases of mass tort litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and bellwether and trial preparation.
Assist with and, depending on experience, lead discovery efforts, including identifying key documents, assisting with and deposing witnesses, and preparing discovery responses.
Assist with, conduct, and defend fact and expert depositions.
Draft pleadings, dispositive and evidentiary motions, discovery requests and responses, fact sheets, and other mass tort litigation documents.
Work with expert witnesses from vetting through preparation.
Participate in trial preparation, including developing themes, preparing witness outlines and exhibits, and completing pretrial filings.
Assist with courtroom trial work, depending on experience.
Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on litigation strategy and execution.
Manage complex legal matters independently and as part of a team.
Adhere to government and industry regulations, including those concerning settlement disbursements and protection of regulated sensitive data.
Maintain confidentiality of client and company confidential information.
Identify process improvements and implement solutions.

Benefits

Discretionary 401(k) match up to 5% of annual compensation: 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and 50% match on the next 2%.
Annual charitable donation from the Chaffin Luhana Foundation to a charity chosen by each team member.
$600 toward monthly health premiums for team members or their families; the team member contribution is $1.
Full dental coverage with a $1 monthly team member contribution.
Full vision coverage with a $1 monthly team member contribution.
$1,000 firm contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account for team members enrolled in the PPO health plan.
Dependent care contributions of up to $7,500 pre-tax.
Flexible spending account contributions of up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses.
Tax-free transit contributions of up to $340 per month toward transit tickets.
Pre-tax parking contributions of up to $340 per month.
15 paid time-off days per year, increasing to 20 days after three years with the firm.
Three paid sick days per year.
Office closure for 10 public holidays and typically between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Business casual dress code.
Up to $500 annually for continuing education or training.
Kolbe Assessment to help team members learn their instinctive method of operation.
Time-management luncheons with senior leadership.
Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for the Pittsburgh office.
Bonusly peer-recognition points redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.
Free team lunches and happy hours.
Year-end discretionary bonus.
Annual firm outing.