NY-Barred Litigation Attorney - Remote Position

BCG Attorney Search; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Dental and health insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a NY-barred litigation attorney for a remote role based in Pittsburgh, PA. The attorney will represent New York clients in diverse matters, with flexibility for remote or hybrid work and court appearances as required.

Required NY bar and familiarity with NY law; civil litigation experience and strong drafting skills are preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and Lexis is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be NY-barred.
• Familiarity with NY law and procedure required.
• Civil litigation experience preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and motions preferred.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Lexis software.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
• Draft discovery requests, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Review discovery responses and prepare litigation update reports.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
• Communicate closely with clients to provide legal analysis and advice.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a NY-barred litigation attorney for a remote position based in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time role offers a flexible work environment, allowing remote or hybrid arrangements, except for court-mandated appearances. The position involves representing New York clients in diverse legal matters, providing a unique opportunity for motivated lawyers to engage in challenging legal issues.

Duties

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
• Draft discovery requests, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Review discovery responses and prepare litigation update reports.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
• Communicate closely with clients to provide legal analysis and advice.

Requirements

• Must be barred in NY.
• Familiarity with NY law and procedure required.
• Previous experience in civil litigation preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and arguing motions preferred.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Lexis software.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental and health insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Referral program.
• Vision insurance.