Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a litigation associate attorney in Pittsburgh, PA, to support senior litigators across a broad range of commercial disputes, including depositions, motion practice, and trial advocacy, while managing client relationships and case strategy.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and briefs.

• Take and defend depositions and assist at mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on case strategy and client communications.

• Manage case files and exercise “first-chair” responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Admission in good standing to the Pennsylvania Bar.

• Minimum of two years’ civil litigation experience (judicial clerkship experience may qualify).

• Additional admissions in Ohio and/or West Virginia preferred.

• Strong work ethic with meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission.

Skills

• Advanced legal research and writing.

• Deposition and courtroom advocacy.

• Client relationship management.

• Strategic problem solving and professional composure.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Vision insurance

This regional law firm has many offices, including this one in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are home to more than thirty employees, most of them attorneys. Their practice areas include bankruptcy and restructuring, creditors' rights, business and corporate, real estate, litigation, and oil and gas. Often, their cases will change, but this team of attorneys are pros at assisting their clients with contract disputes, bankruptcy, fraud, emergency injunctive relief, and real estate finance and taxes.