Professional Liability Attorney
About the role
Eckert Seamans, a national AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a motivated Associate to join their Professional Liability practice in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will bring experience in defending health care providers, hospitals, and physicians in complex medical malpractice actions.
Responsibilities
- Experience in defending health care providers, hospitals, and physicians in complex medical malpractice actions
- Case management and phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, preparing and responding to discovery, preparing motions, preparing witnesses for deposition and trial testimony, retaining and collaborating with expert witnesses, and participating in trial preparation, trial and arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills - a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional legal and medical research skills, writing, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability and desire to manage a variety of active matters independently in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Eight+ (8) years of general litigation experience
- Pennsylvania bar admission required
Benefits
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 401k plan
Schedule
Hybrid work schedule
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Skills
Not specified
Requirements
Not specified
Benefits
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 401k plan
Company Information
Eckert Seamans, a national AmLaw 200 firm, is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status. Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.