Associate Attorney

CIPRIANI & WERNER PC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cipriani & Werner P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney to join our growing team. The role requires a JD from an ABA-approved law school and an active PA license, with 3 years of PA workers’ compensation experience preferred.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and able to manage a high-volume caseload, drafting pleadings and appearing in court as needed, while collaborating with senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an ABA-approved law school and an active Pennsylvania license in good standing.
• 3 years of direct PA Workers’ Compensation experience preferred; ability to handle all aspects of the workers' compensation litigation process preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements.
• Represent clients in court hearings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases.
• Maintain billable hours as necessary.
• Manage client relationships and a caseload with supervision.
• Assist in the representation of clients in motion practice, conferences, and trial when and where necessary.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

JD from ABA-approved law school

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

ProLaw

Excel

E-document management software

Job description

Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm. We have long been recognized as a firm that seeks to understand the needs and interests of our clients. From that point forward, we strive to deliver results that are expected by our clients.

The Pittsburgh Office in Mt. Lebanon, PA is looking for a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney join our growing team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements.
• Represent clients in court hearings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases.
• Maintain billable hours as necessary.
• Manage client relationships and a caseload with supervision.
• Assist in the representation of clients in motion practice, conferences, and trial when and where necessary.

Position Requirements:

• Must have a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school and maintain an active license in good standing in Pennsylvania.
• 3 years of direct PA Workers’ Compensation experience preferred; The ability to handle all aspects of the workers' compensation litigation process preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred.
• Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast paced work environment.

Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Collaborative and welcoming work environment
• Work-Life balance

This is an in-person position that will include day travel to hearings and depositions. Overnight travel not regularly expected.

The compensation range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 and represents C&W’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications.

Cipriani & Werner P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.