Litigation Associate Attorney

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

Location: Pittsburgh, PA – Downtown
Experience: 2–5 years of private-practice litigation experience
Billable Hours: 1,600 annually
Bar: Active Pennsylvania Bar License Required
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A sophisticated downtown Pittsburgh law firm is seeking a Pennsylvania-licensed Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of private-practice experience.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, courtroom experience, and the opportunity to build and grow their own practice within a collaborative and supportive firm environment.

Practice Areas

The attorney may handle matters involving:

• Defamation
• Privacy Torts
• Pet Law
• Neighbor Disputes
• Federal, State & Local Tax Collection Defense
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes
• Contract Disputes
• Construction Disputes
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Medical Malpractice Litigation

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

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
• Strong analytical and case-management abilities
• Courtroom experience preferred
• Tenacious, practical, and solutions-focused approach
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork

What the Firm Offers

• Downtown Pittsburgh location
• 1,600 billable-hour expectation
• Robust training and mentorship
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Meaningful client responsibility
• Courtroom and litigation experience
• Opportunities for networking and business development
• Opportunity to develop and ultimately own your practice
• A firm culture where success, teamwork, and balance matter

Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.