Litigation Associate (Senior-Level)

Leech Tishman; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Collegial work environment

Job summary

A national full-service law firm in Pittsburgh is seeking a Litigation Associate to handle civil and commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to mentor junior associates. This full-time role involves managing complex litigation matters and client relationships while ensuring compliance with deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of litigation experience at a law firm or comparable setting.
• Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania; experience in federal court proceedings.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex litigation independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation matters from inception through trial and/or settlement.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, pleadings, and other court filings.
• Manage client relationships and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.

Skills

Strong research skills

Strong writing skills

Oral advocacy skills

Leadership

Client management

Mentoring ability

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, Inc. is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate with 6-10 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. The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling complex litigation matters, managing cases independently, and working closely with clients and partners. This role requires strong advocacy, leadership, and project management skills, as well as the ability to mentor junior associates.

Description:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage litigation matters from inception through trial and/or settlement
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, pleadings, and other court filings
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and experts for testimony
• Conduct and oversee discovery, including e-discovery, document review, and production
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trial proceedings
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with partners and clients
• Manage client relationships and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice
• Train and mentor junior associates and litigation support staff
• Ensure compliance with deadlines, budgets, and case management requirements

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials preferred
• Admitted to practice and in good standing in Pennsylvania; experience in federal court proceedings
• 6–10+ years of litigation experience at a law firm or comparable setting
• Demonstrated experience handling complex litigation independently
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
• Proven leadership, client management, and mentoring abilities

This position is full-time.

Job Requirements

Position: Litigation Attorney

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Employee Status: Full-Time – Exempt

Schedule: 8-hour shift; day shift; Monday to Friday

Job Type: Professional

Education: Minimum– J.D

Experience: 6-10 years as a Litigation Attorney

About Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC

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, beauty & wellness, cannabis, data privacy & cybersecurity, digital assets, 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.

Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to Mala Mason, Chief People Officer at [e-mail] .