Civil Litigation Associate: Build Your Practice Downtown

gpac; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac, a downtown Pittsburgh law firm, seeks a Pennsylvania-licensed Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of private-practice experience. This role offers meaningful client responsibility, courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to grow your own practice within a collaborative environment.

You will manage matters from intake to resolution, serve as a contact for clients, and participate in business development while receiving robust training and mentorship in a supportive firm

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of private-practice litigation experience.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar License required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Westlaw.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Courtroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload from intake through resolution.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
• Develop and execute case strategies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff.
• Participate in networking and business-development opportunities.
• Take an active role in the firm's training and professional-development program.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research and writing

Education

Pennsylvania Bar License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Job description

gpac, a downtown Pittsburgh law firm, seeks a Pennsylvania-licensed Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of private-practice experience. This role offers meaningful client responsibility, courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to grow your own practice within a collaborative environment.

You will manage matters from intake to resolution, serve as a contact for clients, and participate in business development while receiving robust training and mentorship in a supportive firm