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Litigation Legal Assistant – Philadelphia (West Conshohocken), PA

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Philadelphia (West Conshohocken), PA

About the Job

We are looking to add a Legal Secretary with litigation experience to our growing office in West Conshohocken. This is a great spot for an entry- or mid-level secretary looking for a place to grow. We offer interesting and challenging work, excellent technical training opportunities, a flexible work environment, generous benefits package, and free in-building parking – without the taxes and traffic of working in Center City.

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in a litigation practice.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines. Strong secretarial skills and technical skills including MS Office Suite applications, especially MS Word. Able to demonstrate flexibility and initiative, and anticipate what needs to be done. Quick learner who can understand and follow specific, detailed instructions. Attentive to detail and highly accurate. Professional manner with clients, attorneys, and others.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching.  Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.  Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines.  Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate in person and via telephone with internal and external customers.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities.  Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations.  Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies.  Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours.  Occasional overtime as required.

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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Burns White Recognized Among 2019 “Best Law Firms” in U. S. News Survey

Burns White LLC earned recognition among the Best Law Firms in the country, receiving eight rankings in the 2019 U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey. The firm received a National First-Tier ranking in Railroad Law for the ninth consecutive year.

The national and regional recognition from U.S. News is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations and peer reviews from leading attorneys in their fields nationwide.

“We are very pleased, once again, to be recognized as a top firm by U.S. News,” said David B. White, Executive Committee Member. “There are many excellent law firms that practice in the areas in which we are recognized, and it is very gratifying that our clients and peers view us to be among the best.” Those surveyed provide feedback on the individual practice group’s expertise, responsiveness, an understanding of business needs, cost-effectiveness, civility, integrity and likelihood of referral.

In addition to the national ranking for Railroad Law, Burns White was recognized in the Metropolitan rankings in two separate tiers.

Tier 1: Legal Malpractice Law—Defendants; Medical Malpractice Law—Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation—Defendants; Railroad Law; Workers’ Compensation Law–Employers

Tier 2: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law

A complete listing of law firm results is available online: http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/.

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Paralegal – Transportation – Pittsburgh, PA

Job Title: Paralegal – Transportation

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About the Job

Our growing Transportation Department has an opportunity for an entry- to mid-level paralegal. The paralegal will work in partnership with attorneys and other paralegals with a focus on railroad litigation matters. This position offers opportunities to learn and advance in a team-oriented environment.

  • Order and inventory medical, pathology, and radiology material
  • Have contact with experts, clients, opposing counsel, and other contacts
  • Diary case management deadlines
  • Schedule and prepare materials for witness and expert depositions
  • Assist in the organization of exhibits and binders in preparation for trial
  • Organize and maintain electronic case files
  • Review, analyze, and summarize medical records

Requirements

  • Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree
  • Paralegal experience preferred, ideally in litigation.
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize workload. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Quick learner who is enthusiastic about contributing to the team effort. Able to follow detailed instructions. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to take ownership and initiative by actively managing files, deadlines, etc. Attentive to detail and highly accurate. Strong PC skills, especially MS Word and Excel.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching.  Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.  Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines.  Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate in person and via telephone with internal and external customers.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities.  Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations.  Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies.  Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours.  Occasional overtime as required.

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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Ethics and Technology Competence Program

This program will discuss recent rule changes related to ethical obligations with technology and maintaining client communication, document managements systems and client questions that have recently arisen form RFT’s as well as our firm’s social media policy. Attendees will gain an understanding of best practices for representing themselves on social media as an individual but also as an employee. Presenters include Scott Eberle, Amanda Sargent, Jim Schadel and Scott Schiffgens.

When:      Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Where:    Burns White Center, 48 26th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Cost:        $100.00
Registration Contact: Jessica Gangjee

CLE Credit Pending

 

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Trump Administration May Have Triggered Process to Legalize Prescription Medical Marijuana

On October 10, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice for public comment on the impact of drug scheduling on the availability of 16 substances for medical use, including cannabis, under the International Drug Scheduling; Convention on Psychotropic Substances. The comments will be used by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prepare recommendations, which will be submitted to the World Health Organization (WHO) to consider whether cannabis should be removed from Schedule I, and reclassified or unclassified as a controlled substance. This issue is currently under critical review by the WHO, and will be addressed at the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence Meeting in November.

Currently, under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug, making it illegal in the signatory states. The Schedule I designation precludes the drug from being prescribed by healthcare professionals, and restricts its use in medical research.
If the United Nations removes cannabis from Schedule I and reclassifies it to a lower schedule, this could pave the way for cannabis being removed from Schedule I under the U.S. Controlled Substance Act. Section 811(d) of the Controlled Substance Act provides a mechanism for scheduling, or rescheduling, a controlled substance whenever the U.S. receives notice of a change in designation of a controlled substance under the Convention of Psychotropic Substances.

The reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to a lower classification could have a significant impact on whether or a not a workers’ compensation insurance carrier must pay for an injured worker’s medical marijuana.

While Section 2102 of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act states, “Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require an insurer or health plan whether paid for by Commonwealth funds or private funds to provide coverage for medical marijuana”, there is nothing specifically prohibiting an insurance carrier from paying for medical marijuana. Because cannabis is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal law, doctors cannot prescribe cannabis, but can make a recommendation for its use under the Medical Marijuana Act.

Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, an employer/insurance carrier is required to pay for all reasonable, necessary, and related treatment for a compensable work injury. A treatment’s reasonableness and necessity is determined under the Act through the utilization review process. As long as cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance, there is a valid argument that its use as treatment cannot be considered reasonable as a matter of law, because the prescribing, sale, purchase, and use of cannabis is a violation of the Controlled Substance Act. However, if the Schedule I designation is removed from cannabis, it appears that medical marijuana can be prescribed legally under federal law, and therefore, should be reviewed under the utilization review process as any other non-Schedule I medication.

For anyone wishing to submit a comment to the Food and Drug Administration, all comments must be received on or before October 31, 2018 at www.regulations.gov

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Litigation Paralegal – Pittsburgh, PA

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About the Job

Provide expertise, support, and assistance to attorneys in general litigation practices. Perform general case management including preparing and organizing documents; conducting and summarizing research; supporting depositions, trials, and other activities; interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and external agencies; and contributing to a positive and successful team effort.

Requirements

  • Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Minimum three years’ experience in litigation.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills. Attentive to detail and highly accurate. Able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. Desire to work as part of a high-functioning team and contribute at a high level. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs. Able to take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done. Can understand and follow specific, detailed instructions. Strong commitment to quality client service. Strong PC skills, especially MS Word and Excel. Familiarity with litigation support technologies a plus.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching.  Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.  Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines.  Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate in person and via telephone with internal and external customers.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities.  Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations.  Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies.  Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours.  Occasional overtime as required.

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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Phillip Glyptis Recognized by WVU Academy of Industrial Engineers

On October 5th, 2018, Burns White attorney, Phillip T. Glyptis, became the 75th inductee into West Virginia University (WVU) Academy of Industrial Engineers. The Academy is the “hall of fame” for WVU’s Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department, and recognizes outstanding graduates of the department who have 15 years of experience, bring honor to both the profession and the department, and dedicatedly serve the community and WVU.

Mr. Glyptis, who graduated from WVU in 2000 with his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering and in 2003 with his Juris Doctor degree, has served as an advisor to the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department since 2005, and from 2015 to 2017, served as the chair of its Advisory Committee. Through these roles, Mr. Glyptis interacts and mentors students, and provides professional insights to ensure that the program adheres to its mission, objectives, and educational outcomes.

“Being a West Virginia native and an engineer who practices law, I was truly humbled by the thought that my picture will be permanently placed on the wall of WVU’s engineering school with all the great members of the academy both past and present,” Glyptis remarked. “I also want to thank Burns White for allowing me to continue to grow personally and professionally, and affording me time to also give back to the community, the department, and WVU.”

Mr. Glyptis is joined by Brad Parrish, Vice President of FedEx Supply Chain, who provided his introduction at the ceremony.

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Arroyo Inducted as Fellow by the Allegheny County Bar Foundation

Burns White Attorney Gilda Arroyo was one of 11 young attorneys inducted into this year’s Fellows class by the Allegheny County Bar Foundation (ACBF). The ACBF’s Young Lawyers Fellows Program recognizes and honors young lawyers in Allegheny County who have shown a commitment to excellence in charitable, community, professional and/or public service activities.

“I am so honored to be a part of this year’s group of distinguished inductees, and look forward to working hard with the ACBF to support its educational, public service and legal initiatives throughout the Allegheny County region,” noted Arroyo.

Incorporated in 1980, the Allegheny County Bar Foundation, a public non-profit organization, provides educational programming, promotes public awareness of legal and judicial systems, renders legal services to low-income clients and provides financial assistance and grants to legal related organizations.

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O’Neal Offers Legal Insights on Opioid Crisis

Attorney, Stuart O’Neal, was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Thought Leader Forum. Sharing the platform with several medical professionals, Mr. O’Neal, whose practice involves professional liability, employment, and healthcare and long-term care matters, offered legal insights on the impact of the opioid crisis in the workplace, and strategies for employers to address and mitigate the risks associated with rising drug use.

Read the article here: PHL081718 Opioids Supplement

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Litigation Paralegal – Philadelphia (West Conshohocken), PA

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Philadelphia (West Conshohocken), PA

About the Job

Exciting opportunity in a dynamic and growing Healthcare, Long-Term Care, and Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation practice area.  Provide support and assistance to attorneys in the practice of law in particular with subpoena work, expert packages, and other activities. Contribute to a positive and successful team effort, learn and leverage technology, and be willing/able to learn new skills and continually take on more responsibility.

Requirements

  • Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • At least 2+ years of paralegal experience required.
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize workload.  Demonstrated ability to take ownership and initiative by actively managing files, deadlines, etc.  Excellent communication skills and assertiveness to coordinate deadlines among multiple attorneys.  Attentive to detail and highly accurate.  Extremely reliable in attendance, meeting deadlines, and anticipating what needs to be done.  Able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.  Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs.  Strong commitment to quality client service.  Strong PC skills, especially MS Word and Excel.

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc.

Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching.  Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.  Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines.  Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate in person and via telephone with internal and external customers.

Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities.  Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations.  Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies.  Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours.  Occasional overtime as required.

 

Burns White conducts criminal background screenings for all newly hired employees.

No search firms
No phone calls, please
EOE

Interested candidates who meet the job requirements stated above should submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources by email (jobs@burnswhite.com), fax (412.995.3300), or mail. No search firms. No phone calls, please.

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