Associate

Ainsman Levine, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ainsman Levine, LLC, a Pittsburgh-based law firm, seeks a mid-level Associate with 5-7 years of injury litigation experience for a hybrid role in Pittsburgh, PA. The position involves legal research, drafting pleadings, and coordinating with counsel and experts, with client meetings and hearings as core duties.

You will work closely with partners to ensure timely case updates and strong advocacy while maintaining client-centered service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice law in Pennsylvania (PA).
• 5-7 years of personal injury experience; workers' comp a plus.
• Ability to conduct legal research and analyze statutes/case law.
• Drafts clear motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and gather evidence to build case strategies.
• Conduct research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Coordinate with opposing counsel and expert witnesses.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Provide regular case updates and advise clients on strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Statutes & case law analysis

Drafting legal documents

Communication skills

Integrity & ethics

Time management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

Bar admission PA or eligible

Job description

Company Description

Ainsman Levine, LLC is a Pittsburgh-based law firm founded in 1993, built on honesty, integrity, and personalized service for every client. The firm focuses on guiding individuals who often seek legal help for the first time, ensuring they understand their case and can make informed decisions. Attorneys and staff emphasize clear communication, regular updates, and responsiveness to client questions and concerns. The firm offers convenient access from downtown Pittsburgh and provides home, office, and hospital visits across Western and Central Pennsylvania to accommodate clients’ needs.

Role Description

The Associate will handle a range of litigation and client-focused tasks, including conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, and assisting in case strategy development. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, gathering and analyzing evidence, coordinating with opposing counsel and experts, and preparing for hearings, mediations, and trials. The Associate will collaborate closely with partners and other team members to ensure that clients receive thorough communication, regular case updates, and high-quality advocacy. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Pittsburgh, PA, with a mix of in-office work in downtown and some work-from-home flexibility as appropriate based on case needs and firm guidelines. This is a mid-level position and requires 5-7 years of injury litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed (or eligible for prompt admission) to practice law in Pennsylvania; Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 5-7 years of personal injury experience; workers compensation experience is a plus.
• Ability to conduct legal research, analyze statutes and case law, and draft clear, precise legal documents such as motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues in accessible language and maintain professional client relationships.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical practice and client-centered service.
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and court schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with in-person work in Pittsburgh, PA for court appearances, client meetings, and collaboration, with the ability to work independently when remote.
• Prior clerkship, internship, or associate experience in litigation or injury law is required. This is not an entry level position