Associate Attorney

Charlton Law; Sarver (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlton Law, a dynamic and growing small-firm environment, seeks an Associate to join the legal team in Sarver, PA. The candidate will bring strong research, writing, and litigation skills and contribute across practice areas.

The role involves drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, leases, and more; case preparation; negotiations; and court appearance coordination. A JD and 2–4 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in legal research and writing
• Experience with litigation support and case management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, leases, etc.
• Assist with case preparation and management
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions
• Support attorneys in court proceedings
• Attend court proceedings
• Perform administrative tasks related to legal matters

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation support

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

We are seeking an Associate to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal research, writing, and litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a dynamic legal environment. Charlton Law is an expanding legal practice with a small-firm environment that prides itself on work-life balance and the opportunity for mentorship in a variety of practice areas. With offices in Sarver, Butler, and Ford City and attorneys practicing in criminal, civil, business, family, municipal, estate planning, and transactional matters, Charlton Law offers attorneys the opportunity to gain experience in their chosen area of interest.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, leases, etc.
• Assist with case preparation and management
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions
• Support attorneys in court proceedings
• Attend court proceedings
• Perform administrative tasks related to legal matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required
• Two to four years of previous legal experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload

• This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases, develop legal expertise, and contribute to the success of our legal practice. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for law and a desire to excel, we encourage you to apply.