Business Litigation Mid-Level Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience to join its Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding academic credentials and experience in high-stakes litigation, contributing both independently and as part of a team.

Duties

• Manage cases from inception to conclusion.
• Conduct factual investigations and research, and interact with clients.
• Draft research memos, motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery.
• Research relevant case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, and argue motions.
• Conduct and manage all aspects of discovery, including e-discovery.
• Prepare for, assist in, and conduct hearings and trials.
• Assist in business development and marketing opportunities.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
• Outstanding legal research skills.
• Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in good standing.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.

Skills

• Conscientious and responsive with attention to detail.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and works well independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ambitious with leadership qualities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a dynamic team and gain meaningful experience.
• Access to the resources of a global law firm.

With over 10,000 lawyers situated worldwide, this international law firm fully embraces the diversity of its geography, cultures, and legal traditions. The firm is always looking to invest in the highest-quality talent and uniquely positions itself to leverage its global platform and reach to deliver sophisticated and innovative legal services to its clients. The firm has no headquarters, no dominant national culture, and proudly offers clients talent from diverse backgrounds and countries with deep experience in Civil Law, English Common Law, and U.S. Common Law. The firm's attorneys do not offer theoretical legal analysis but provide the specific advice required to get deals done, resolve disputes, or solve business challenges. Some practice areas at the firm include banking and finance, employment and labor, corporate law, immigration, privacy, and cybersecurity, among others.