Litigation Legal Assistant – Pittsburgh, PA

Our Workers’ Compensation Practice Group provides legal consultation and risk management services to a wide variety of industries. We represent insurance companies and self-insured corporations before workers compensation judges, the Workers Compensation Appeal Board, and the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Client support is also provided related to the Federal Coal Mine Health & Safety Act and the Black Lung Benefits Act.What sets us apart…The role will work in partnership with attorneys and paralegals with a focus on healthcare litigation matters. This position offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership and work with autonomy in a team-oriented environment.What we do…Support multiple attorneys in their day-to-day practiceServe as a point of contact and providing customer service to clientsCoordinate workflow to/from the Production Center, ensuring work is completed within deadlines and according to attorneys’ specificationsManage calendars, schedule meetings, and keep track of deadlinesMaintain filing systems (primarily electronic)Ideal candidates are…At least one year litigation experience required, preferably in a medical-related practice areaStrong technical skills including advanced MS Word and experience with document management systemsAbility to organize and prioritize workload, and prioritize tasks with competing deadlinesQuick learner who can understand and follow specific, detailed instructionsAttentive to detail and highly accurateStrong communication skillsProfessional manner with clients, attorneys, and othersWhat we offer…Exciting new opportunity within a successful and growing practiceChallenging, complex work that will make you a better litigatorReal prospects to grow, lead, take on responsibility, and advanceA collegial, collaborative work environment that values teamwork and effortBurns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levelsFully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insuranceMedical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contributionFree confidential counseling and support services for all family membersFree onsite gym at some locationsPaid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenureFree or subsidized parking depending on locationPet insurance and Accident insuranceBar membership and CLE expense reimbursementFinancial education services and Medicare insurance planningNo search firmsEOE