Commercial Litigation Attorney

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate for a well-established national law firm in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves handling complex commercial matters from inception to resolution, with significant client contact and a collaborative litigation team.

Ideal candidates have 4–7+ years of commercial litigation, PA bar admission or eligibility to waive in, strong academics, and excellent writing and research skills.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• PA bar admission or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and arguing motions and briefs.
• Managing complex dockets and discovery.
• Handling electronic discovery.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Participating in mediations and arbitrations.
• Preparing matters for trial.
• Communicating with clients.
• Independently managing active matters within a team.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client relations

Legal research

Motions drafting

Education

PA bar admission or eligibility to waive in

Tools

E-discovery tools

Job description

Job Description

A well-established national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Pittsburgh, PA office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong commercial litigation experience who is looking for meaningful responsibility, sophisticated matters, and the opportunity to work closely with clients and an experienced litigation team.

The ideal candidate will have experience representing individuals and businesses in complex commercial litigation matters in both federal and state courts. Candidates should be comfortable handling matters from inception through resolution and taking ownership of their cases.

Responsibilities may include:

• Drafting and arguing substantive motions and briefs
• Managing complex litigation dockets and discovery
• Handling electronic discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Participating in mediations and arbitrations
• Preparing matters for trial
• Communicating directly with clients
• Independently managing active matters while collaborating with a broader litigation team

Ideal Background:

• 4–7+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Pennsylvania bar admission or eligibility to waive in
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Significant experience drafting motions, briefs, and other substantive court filings
• Experience managing complex discovery, including e-discovery
• Deposition and courtroom experience preferred
• Mediation and arbitration experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple active matters

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan
• Commuter benefits

Interested?

This is a confidential search, and the firm name can be provided privately to qualified candidates. If you are open to hearing more, feel free to reach out for additional details.