Mid-Level Litigation Associate, Construction Focus

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP seeks mid-level litigation Associates in our Pittsburgh, PA office. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience, including pleadings, motions, depositions, and complex discovery.

The role involves developing case strategy and direct client interaction, with construction litigation exposure preferred. Pennsylvania license to practice is required, federal court admission is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of litigation experience.
• Experience preparing pleadings and motions, arguing motions, taking depositions and handling complex discovery.
• Ability to develop case strategy and interact with clients regularly.
• Familiarity with federal practice; AAA/JAMS arbitration is a plus.
• Construction litigation experience preferred.
• Strong academic background with excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings and motions and argue them.
• Take depositions and manage complex discovery and ESI.
• Develop and implement case strategy and interact with clients regularly.
• Prepare cases for trial.
• Collaborate with construction litigation group as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Pleadings & Motions

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

E-Discovery Tools

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP seeks mid-level litigation Associates in our Pittsburgh, PA office. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience, including pleadings, motions, depositions, and complex discovery.

The role involves developing case strategy and direct client interaction, with construction litigation exposure preferred. Pennsylvania license to practice is required, federal court admission is a plus.