Description:
Sophisticated downtown Pittsburgh litigation firm seeks Pennsylvania-licensed attorney. If you have a tenacious yet tempered style, an empathy for clients, a resilient attitude, and the desire to win, we have a great opportunity for you to work as an Associate Attorney at A Law Firm in Pittsburgh.Who We Are:
At A Law Firm in Pittsburgh we are motivated by the desire to help people when they need it most. That support doesn't end with our clients. Imagine yourself in a modern, paperless workspace using top of the line apps and equipment where you feel supported and can collaborate and learn from the team of professionals around you.
Our Core Values
- Do good
- Build trust
- Lead compassionately
- Communicate honestly
- Achieve your best
What we offer:
- Competitive salary with bonuses
- Health insurance with low deductible
- 401k matching and profit sharing
- Dental, vision, life, and short and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Convenient, 24/7, paid garage parking
- Local, state, and national trade association membership
- CLE and attorney registration
- Monthly happy hours
- Quarterly professional development events
- All-expense-paid Bench Bar conference
- Three-person support staff
- Private window office in Class A downtown skyscraper with gym
- Associate career ladder with equity partnership track
What You'll Be Doing:
- Manage caseload from intake to resolution across practice areas
- Gather facts, conduct legal research, and perform legal analysis
- Communicate with and advise clients concerning case strategy
- Draft legal documents
- Represent clients in court proceedings
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff
- Participate in marketing and networking events to support firm growth and development
Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate
- Licensed to practice law in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar
- 2 years civil litigation experience preferred
- Some management experience preferred
- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas so others will understand
- Able to comprehend and synthesize written and oral information at a fast pace
- Technical skills including proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs as well as legal research through Westlaw
- A curious, tenacious defender of clients that can apply creative ideas when problem-solving and maintains a positive, resilient approach
