Associate Attorney

Margolis Edelstein; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Potential salary increases

Flexible work schedules

Aggressive bonus incentives

Job summary

A premier insurance defense law firm in Pittsburgh is seeking Associate Attorneys to engage with clients and courts. The role offers autonomy and professional development in a team-oriented environment. Candidates must have at least a year of experience, a J.D., and a valid bar license. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for salary increases and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a J.D. and be admitted to the bar in the applicable state.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an insurance defense or related setting.
• Litigation experience required, including depositions and motions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal issues and develop defense strategies.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs.
• Provide timely legal advice to clients.
• Communicate with court and opposing counsel.
• Ensure efficient case disposition.
• Prepare and present evidence at trials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Litigation experience

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

J.D. and admission to the bar

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Due to rapid growth, Margolis Edelstein is seeking Associate Attorneys to join our premier insurance defense law firm. The position is located in the Pittsburgh office.

We are looking for ambitious attorneys ready to engage with clients, insurance carriers, and the court. This role offers autonomy, professional development, and the opportunity to flourish under the wing of seasoned mentors. You’ll be immersed in a team-oriented atmosphere while gaining substantial litigation experience.

We welcome candidates with a minimum of one year of experience and a valid license in the applicable state. If you are ready to step into a role where your growth is our priority, and your impact is tangible, our hiring team would like to explore your potential contribution to our firm's success.

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well‑reasoned legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions (expert/fact/de bene esse), motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims personnel on legal and factual issues.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
• Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to the bar of the state in which you are seeking a position (admission in other states, such as NJ, WV, or DE, is a plus)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in insurance defense or related setting
• Litigation experience required (e.g., taking and defending depositions, preparation and filing of discovery and related motions, oral argument experience, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail

Margolis Edelstein offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience. All new associates are eligible for potential salary increases three times during their first year, at the 4-month, 8-month, and 12-month mark. After completing their first year with the firm, associates are eligible for aggressive bonus incentives based on performance. The firm also offers flexible work schedules.

Please submit your resume. A writing sample and/or transcript may be requested during the hiring process.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal and Business Development