Associate Attorney (Mass Tort Practice Group)

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Are you looking for a career where your work makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives and your community?

If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting and really want to believe in the work that you're doing, consider being an Associate Attorney in our Mass Tort practice group. This role plays a vital part in supporting justice in all its dimensions.

Join a firm that is shaping front-page headlines pursuing justice every day, whether litigating some of the most significant civil and human rights cases of our time or ensuring that companies take responsibility for their actions and remediate the harm they have caused.

DiCello Levitt, a nationally prominent, Chambers and Benchmark-rated law firm with offices nationwide, is seeking interested Associate Attorneys for the Mass Tort practice group in the Firm’s Mentor (Cleveland), OH office.

Firm Description:

DiCello Levitt is a leading national plaintiffs’ law firm representing clients in class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort litigation. The firm has delivered $20B in awards and settlements to our clients and has been recognized for our excellence in litigation by Chambers USA, Law360, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, and The National Law Journal.

Position Summary:

The Mass Tort Associate Attorney will be responsible for advising and representing our clients in court, conducting research and analysis of legal problems, interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses, and prosecuting mass tort claims.

Responsibilities will include:

• Analyze and evaluate medical records, reports, and testimonies to thoroughly understand the case.
• Consult and develop medical experts to ascertain liability.
• Investigate and gather evidence to support the client’s claim.
• Conduct witness interviews and prepare all witnesses for depositions.
• Prepare and file complaints, motions, appeals, and correspondence to courts.
• Represent clients in court, take expert and fact depositions and present their case to a jury.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Stay updated on the latest medical developments and legal precedents related to medical malpractice.
• Guide clients through the legal process and keep them informed about their case.
• Follow strict standards of legal ethics when dealing with clients.
• Work closely with a team of lawyers and collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
• Understanding of medical terminologies, practices, and procedures.
• Strong research skills, with the ability to analyze and synthesize complex legal, medical information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask on a variety of high-level assignments while continuously producing thoughtful, intelligent, quality work products.
• Eager to take the initiative and drive cases forward.
• Outstanding negotiation skills.

Education and Experience

• Five plus years of litigation experience with a minimum of five first chair jury trials to verdict.
• Medical malpractice claims experience desired.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.

What DiCello Levitt Offers:

• Salary Range: Varies
• Starting salary is dependent on experience and location

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, effective the first day of the month following your start date: medical, dental, vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Additional Insurance Plans: Life and AD&D and Short-Term Disability plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution

Time Off:

• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave Time (SLT)
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually

DiCello Levitt LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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DiCello Levitt LLP provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the interviewing process and on the job. Please include any reasonable accommodation needs in your application.

For more information, visit our website: www.dicellolevitt.com.