Junior Associate Attorney, Personal Injury

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Associate Attorney specializing in Personal Injury in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves assisting with legal documentation, research, and analysis, and partnering with senior attorneys to prepare cases for trial.

Duties

• Prepare, draft, and file legal documents, including complaints, pleadings, motions, briefs, and appeals.
• Present and argue motions in court and attend hearings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on case precedents and statutory laws.
• Participate in the discovery process by drafting requests and responses.
• Assist in the negotiation and settlement of claims.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and legal counsel.
• Collaborate with trial teams to prepare cases for trial.
• Attend legal seminars and workshops for professional development.
• Manage service of process and draft settlement petitions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in Pennsylvania; Ohio or West Virginia admission is a plus.
• 0-2 years of experience in personal injury law or a related field.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and comfort with technology.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• High attention to detail and superior organizational skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in Pennsylvania; Ohio or West Virginia admission is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and comfort with technology.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• High attention to detail and superior organizational skills.

Benefits

• 401k contributions with a discretionary match up to 5%.
• Charitable donations to a charity of each team member's choice.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) contributions.
• Pre-tax contributions for dependent care and medical expenses.
• Tax-free transit commute benefits and free office parking.
• Paid time off, sick days, and office closure for public holidays.
• Casual dress code and continued education support.
• Free access to fitness facilities and team recognition programs.
• Annual firm outing and discretionary year-end bonus.

This plaintiffs-only law firm's team consists of former large law firm defense attorneys, former federal and state prosecutors, former federal and state judicial law clerks, trial attorneys with over 115 years of courtroom experience, and social workers. It focuses its practice on personal injury matters including catastrophic injury accidents, car accidents, dangerous drugs, defective consumer products, workplace injury accidents, truck accidents, and defective medical devices. The firm's offices are located in New York City, New York, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Weirton, West Virginia.