Litigation Associate Attorney — Autonomy, Flexible & Remote

Orion Placement; Sewickley (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Sewickley, PA is seeking an attorney with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to manage a diverse caseload and advance high-quality legal work. The role offers autonomy, opportunities to own cases, and a pathway to more flexible work arrangements after onboarding.

Responsibilities include drafting motions, taking depositions, researching, and negotiating toward favorable outcomes while collaborating with senior attorneys in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred; candidates with 2+ years and substantial insurance defense experience will be considered.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and substantive legal writing.
• Background in insurance defense, general liability, workers' compensation, or plaintiff-side litigation.
• Excellent analytical, research, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation responsibilities while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Interest in developing or expanding an insurance defense litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation and insurance defense matters from investigation through resolution.
• Draft compelling motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions, analyze evidence, and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive arguments to support client interests.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while independently managing deadlines and case responsibilities.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties to move cases efficiently toward favorable outcomes.
• Participate in hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation as appropriate.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Communication

Independent case management

Job description

Confidential Employer in Sewickley, PA is seeking an attorney with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to manage a diverse caseload and advance high-quality legal work. The role offers autonomy, opportunities to own cases, and a pathway to more flexible work arrangements after onboarding.

Responsibilities include drafting motions, taking depositions, researching, and negotiating toward favorable outcomes while collaborating with senior attorneys in a supportive environment.