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Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Litigation Attorney

Attorney

Max 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title
Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm located in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented litigation associate to join its team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work alongside seasoned attorneys in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The firm specializes in insurance defense, handling cases related to general liability, professional liability, medical malpractice, and more. Ideal candidates will have 0-2 years of litigation experience, with a preference for those familiar with general liability, professional liability, healthcare, or labor and employment law.

Duties

• Represent clients throughout all phases of litigation, from case initiation to expert discovery in general liability matters.
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct thorough legal research and discovery investigations.
• Draft and review discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, pleadings, affidavits, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda.
• Analyze and summarize depositions and discovery responses, providing litigation updates.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel to resolve claims.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing legal analysis, status updates, and guidance throughout the litigation process.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of litigation experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania (barred in PA required). Preference is given to applicants also licensed in West Virginia.
• Experience in drafting motions and discovery documents.
• Strong organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Lexis software.

Education

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

Certifications

• Must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar. Preference for applicants also admitted to the West Virginia Bar.

Skills

• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skilled in legal research and writing.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Job Location

• Pittsburgh, PA.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Dental, health, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending account.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Referral program.

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