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Job Description:At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
K&L Gates is seeking to hire a senior associate to join the Commercial Disputes practice in our dynamic Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience with general commercial litigation matters, multi-district litigation or class actions in state and federal courts. Candidates should have experience independently conducting research, drafting substantive pleadings and motions, and organizing, conducting and managing the discovery practice, including e-discovery.
Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to or eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania Bar. Clerkship or journal experience preferred but not required. Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and exceptional research and writing abilities. We desire candidates with a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.
Please contact Je Myung, Principal Recruiter - Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety (LEWS) and Litigation, at Je.Myung@klgates.com with any questions.
Base Compensation $260,000 - $375,000/ year
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
