Attorney (Litigation)

Litchfield Cavo LLP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney with at least two years of civil litigation experience to join our growing team. The candidate must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania state and federal courts. West Virginia admission is a plus.

The role offers a competitive compensation plan and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic, professional environment. This position features hybrid remote work in Pittsburgh and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• At least two years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania state and federal courts.
• Experience in premises liability, construction defect, employment, banking and auto/trucking liability.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and witnesses.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Premises Liability

Legal Research

Motions & Discovery

Deposition Skills

Court Procedures

Job description

Our *Pittsburgh, PA *office is growing and actively seeking a *Litigation Attorney* interested in growing his/her career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo seeks a highly-motivated *Associate Attorney* with at least *two years’* experience in civil litigation. Broad experience in premises liability, construction defect, employment, banking and automobile/trucking liability. Must be licensed to practice in *Pennsylvania* *state and federal* courts. West Virginia admission is a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of lawyers defending matters throughout the United States for various clients within a forward-thinking firm.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• practice law in the state of *Pennsylvania*;
• manage multiple case files successfully in a busy environment;
• demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
• ability to move from case to case; and,
• knowledge of both state and federal court procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload of litigation. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

• draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
• draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
• conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
• prepare and take depositions of parties and witnesses
• review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence; and,
• assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances.

The firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.

Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• * Are you admitted to the Pennsylvania bar?
• * How many years of civil litigation experience do you currently have?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15222