Hybrid Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Orionplacement in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a civil litigation attorney for a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote) to join a growing practice handling insurance defense, personal injury, and contract disputes from strategy through trial.

Required: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, active Pennsylvania Bar in good standing, and 1+ year of litigation experience; openings for 2–6 years or 4+ years. Excellent research, writing, advocacy, and case-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil litigation matters, including insurance defense, personal injury, property damage, contract disputes, negligent security, liquor liability, and related matters.
• Manage cases from initial preparation through discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop thoughtful, effective litigation strategies.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners and fellow attorneys to develop and execute case strategy.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Manage caseloads efficiently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality legal work.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments and apply sound judgment to client matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Communication

Case management

Deposition

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar license PA

Job description

Orionplacement in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a civil litigation attorney for a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote) to join a growing practice handling insurance defense, personal injury, and contract disputes from strategy through trial.

Required: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, active Pennsylvania Bar in good standing, and 1+ year of litigation experience; openings for 2–6 years or 4+ years. Excellent research, writing, advocacy, and case-management skills are essential.