Litigation Associate (Mid-Level)

Our client is a national, full-service law firm dedicated to assisting individuals, businesses, and institutions. They offer legal services in business restructuring & insolvency, construction, corporate matters, intellectual property, labor & employment, litigation & alternative dispute resolution, real estate, and trusts & estates. In addition, the firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in the aviation & aerospace, cannabis, emerging cyber technologies, energy & natural resources, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, and life sciences industries. Our client has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sarasota, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE., and has a history of strong growth in these markets. They offer a competitive salary and benefits and a collegial work environment. Currently, they are looking to add a Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$110k – $125k

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) with 2-5 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation to work in our Pittsburgh office. The Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) position requires significant client contact and the ability to excel when working independently. Superior client communication, writing, research, computer, and organizational skills are a must. Experience required in drafting initial pleadings, conducting depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, and extensive motions practice are required for this position.

Responsibilities of the Litigation Associate (Mid-Level):

• Handling cases from preparing responsive pleadings to trial.
• Propounding and responding to discovery.
• Conducting depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts.
• Attending court hearings.
• Preparing and arguing motions/oppositions.
• Trial preparation.

Qualifications for the Litigation Associate (Mid-Level):

• 2 – 5 years in civil and commercial litigation.
• Must be licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word.
• Legal research and technical writing skills, including proficiency with legal research tools.
• Ability to handle complex litigation matters from inception to trial, including preparation of pleadings and briefs, managing discovery and depositions, and conducting legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Experience in both state and federal court proceedings.
• Strong academic and employment credentials.
• Excellent writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal interaction skills.
• Well-organized.
• Proven track record of performance.

Education Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate is required.

Benefits:

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.