Litigation Associate

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

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Litigation Attorney for a growing Associate Attorney role. The candidate should have two to five years of civil litigation experience and be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, with West Virginia license preferred.

The position offers opportunities to defend matters nationwide within a forward-thinking firm. The firm emphasizes integrity, professionalism, and a strong teamwork culture, with competitive compensation and benefits in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania; West Virginia license preferred.
• At least two to five years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PA & WV practice

Case file management

Legal research

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

State & federal procedures

Education

PA bar admission

WV bar admission preferred

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 to five years’ experience in civil litigation and preferably toxic tort. Must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania state and federal courts; additional license to practice in West Virginia preferred. 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 and West Virginia
• 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
• 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
• 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.