Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) – Pittsburgh, PA

Leech Tishman; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Care with HRA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Matching

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a mid-level Litigation Associate to join their dynamic team in Pittsburgh. This role offers the opportunity to engage in civil and commercial litigation, with a focus on client interaction and independence. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a solid background in legal research and writing. This full-time position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are ready to take your legal career to the next level, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation required.
• Must be licensed in Pennsylvania and proficient in legal research.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from pleadings to trial, including depositions and motions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare responsive pleadings.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Client Communication

Legal Research

Technical Writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bar License (Pennsylvania)

2-5 years in a law firm setting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Legal Research Tools

Job description

Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) – Pittsburgh, PA

Leech Tishman is seeking to hire a mid-level Litigation Associate with 2-5 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation to work in our Pittsburgh office. The position requires significant client contact and the ability to excel when working independently. Superior client communication, writing, research, computer, and organizational skills are a must. Experience required in drafting initial pleadings, conducting depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, and extensive motions practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Handling cases from preparing responsive pleadings to trial
2. Propounding and responding to discovery
3. Conducting depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses and experts
4. Preparing and arguing motions/oppositions

Qualifications and Skills:

1. 2-5 years in civil and commercial litigation
2. Must be licensed in Pennsylvania
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word
4. Legal research and technical writing skills, including proficiency with legal research tools
5. Ability to handle complex litigation matters from inception to trial, including preparation of pleadings and briefs, managing discovery and depositions, and conducting legal research, analysis, and writing
6. Experience in both state and federal court proceedings
7. Strong academic and employment credentials
8. Excellent writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills
9. Good interpersonal interaction skills
10. Proven track record of performance

Education and Experience:

1. Bar license (Pennsylvania required; other jurisdictions are a plus)
2. 2-5 years in a law firm setting

Working Conditions:

1. Primarily an office environment
2. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
3. Regularly navigates the office and uses office equipment (phones, copier, printer, mail machine, A/V equipment, etc.)
4. Consistently uses a computer and other equipment that requires keyboarding
5. Prolonged periods of focus and attention to detail
6. Consistently requires communication with others (phone, email, in person, Teams, etc.)
7. Regularly engages in activities that have productivity and time driven requirements
8. Some lifting and moving, such as files and other items up to 15 pounds

This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, which may change without notice.

Position Details: This is a full-time, salaried position. The position is to be performed in person in our Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office, Monday – Friday with expected hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Work may fall outside of these hours at times. The Litigation Associate will be a part of the Litigation Practice Group and report to the Litigation Chairs. This is a non-supervisory position.

Benefits: Full-time benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, health care with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dental, vision, 401k with matching, group term and voluntary life insurance, employee assistance program including mental health services, voluntary accident, hospitalization, and critical illness insurance, voluntary pet insurance, wellness programming that includes a gym reimbursement, and commuter benefits. All benefits are subject to eligibility and some may be subject to premiums/contributions.

To Apply: Send a resume to Mala Mason, Chief People Officer at [e-mail].

Leech Tishman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, reproductive history, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, or termination. Leech Tishman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability.

Leech Tishman participates in E-Verify to electronically compare records with information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

About Leech Tishman: Leech Tishman is a national, full-service law firm dedicated to assisting businesses, institutions, and individuals. Leech Tishman offers legal services in business restructuring & insolvency, construction, corporate matters, healthcare, intellectual property, labor & employment, litigation, real estate, and trusts & estates. In addition, the firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in the aviation & aerospace, cannabis, data privacy & cybersecurity, energy & natural resources, entertainment & sports, and life sciences industries. Leech Tishman has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sarasota, and Washington, D.C and has a history of strong growth in these markets. We offer a competitive salary and benefits and a collegial work environment.