Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role is pivotal to the firm's success, offering a chance to manage your own caseload and build client relationships in a supportive environment. The firm values culture, collaboration, and balance alongside courtroom success.

Duties

• Independently manage caseloads from intake to resolution across various practice areas.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, providing honest and empathetic advice.
• Develop and execute case strategies through research, analysis, and drafting.
• Represent clients in court proceedings.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff as needed.
• Engage in marketing and networking aligned with practice goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate required.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Minimum of 1 year of civil litigation experience required.
• Ability to manage cases independently while being a team player.
• Strong communication skills with clients, colleagues, and courts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Westlaw.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Juris Doctorate

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania

Skills

• Case management
• Client communication
• Legal research and drafting
• Court representation
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Monthly happy hours and quarterly professional development events
• All-expense-paid Bench Bar conference
• Private window office in a Class A downtown skyscraper with gym access
• Dedicated three-person support staff
• Associate career ladder with equity partnership track