Job Description

We are a nationwide law firm seeking an enthusiastic entry-level Litigation Associate, with a passion for civil and commercial litigation to join our Pittsburgh team! This is a primarily client facing role and is an excellent opportunity for a new attorney to develop their litigation skills, while making meaningful contribution to our growing team. If you have some previous experience in attending depositions, drafting pleadings, and written discovery experience, we would love to learn more about you!  

Position Overview: As a Litigation Associate will work independently as well as our assist senior attorneys with managing a variety of civil litigation matters. This includes conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, preparing witness and deposition materials, and participating in all stages of trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analysis including drafting pleadings, motions, and memorandums
• Draft discovery responses and participate in depositions
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness interviews, trial exhibits, and other pre-trial activities
• Work closely with senior attorneys to creatively identify and develop strategies to resolve cases

Qualifications:

• Pending J.D. degree
• Experience as a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant is a plus
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Knowledge of commercial litigation and plaintiff law is a plus
• Familiar with federal and state court proceedings

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Annual Bonuses
• Hybrid Work Options
  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills

Commercial Litigation

Civil Litigation

Law clerk

Drafting

pleadings

depositions

Discovery

Witness

Plaintiff

Motions

Job Tags

Full time,

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