Lawyer

Weisel, Xides & Foerster, LLP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Weisel, Xides & Foerster, LLP is currently looking for a competent lawyer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to join their team. This role requires an individual who can effectively manage case files and advocate for clients in both family and corporate law.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a law firm. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, reviewing legal documents, and representing clients in legal proceedings. Join a respected firm dedicated to client success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a law firm environment.
• Administrative and managerial experience preferred.
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on legal best practices.
• Work with legal team to compile comprehensive trial briefs.
• Draft and administer contracts, negotiate deals.
• Review discovery documents and define best course of action.
• Adhere to a consistent schedule of hearings and court appearances.
• Represent company in legal proceedings.
• Facilitate depositions of experts and witnesses.
• Handle corporate legal processes including mergers & acquisitions.
• Research and anticipate legal risks.
• Develop company policies on legal matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Persuasion and negotiation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Established in 1957, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania law firm of Weisel, Xides & Foerster represents individuals, businesses, lenders, and municipalities in wide range of practice areas. We are dedicated to serving the personal and professional needs of clients statewide.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a competent and experienced lawyer to join our growing practice. The individual in this role would be responsible for compiling and maintaining case files, adhering to court requirements, and acting as an advocate to our list of clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in both family law and corporate law.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients on legal best practices.
• Work with legal team to compile comprehensive trial briefs.
• Draft and administer contracts, negotiate deals.
• Review discovery documents and define best course of action.
• Adhere to a consistent schedule of hearings, court appearances, and case related conferences.
• Represent company in legal proceedings such as trials and administrative boards.
• Facilitate depositions of experts and case witnesses.
• Handle all corporate legal processes including mergers & acquisitions, securities offerings, intellectual property, compliance issues, etc.
• Research and anticipate legal risks.
• Develop company policies and positions on legal matters.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skills of persuasion and negotiation.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong computer skills and competency.
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics.
• Administrative and managerial experience prefered.
• 3+ years experience in a law firm environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in law required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.