Category Archives: Available Staff Positions

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.

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.

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.

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.

Job Title: Paralegal – Med Mal & Employment

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About the Job

This position provides support to attorneys in two interesting areas of defense litigation – medical malpractice and employment law. The person in this position will work in a team-oriented environment performing a range of paralegal duties. This position offers challenging work, a great work environment, excellent benefits package, and opportunity to advance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• At least one year experience in litigation as a paralegal or legal assistant. Experience or knowledge in employment law a big plus.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail. Able to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong PC skills including MS Office applications.

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.