Partner Attorney

Allegheny County Bar Association; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Margolis Edelstein in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join as a partner. The role offers leadership, autonomy, and a platform for long‑term practice growth within a thriving regional firm.

You will step into an active practice with substantial work, build client relationships, and collaborate with a respected team across general liability, construction, trucking, professional liability, employment law, and civil rights to shape the firm's future direction.

Qualifications

• Seasoned attorney with substantial litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop litigation practice in Pittsburgh.
• Appear in court, handle depositions, discovery, and direct client interactions.
• Mentor junior lawyers and manage a significant caseload.

Skills

Litigation experience

Job description

About Margolis Edelstein

Margolis Edelstein is a regional law firm that has served clients for more than 65 years, originating in Philadelphia and now operating from nine strategically located offices throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The firm represents insurers, businesses, professionals, and individuals in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including general liability, construction litigation, trucking and transportation, professional liability, employment law, and civil rights. The firm has earned the Martindale Hubbell AV rating, reflecting the highest standards of legal ability and professional ethics. Margolis Edelstein has experienced record growth over the past five years and continues to expand through longstanding client relationships and a reputation for exceptional client service.

Partner Opportunity, Pittsburgh Office

Margolis Edelstein's Pittsburgh office is entering an exciting new chapter and is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join the office as a partner.

This opportunity is uniquely suited for a seasoned attorney seeking a platform for long term practice growth, leadership, and autonomy. The office is undergoing a generational transition, creating significant opportunities for experienced lawyers interested in helping shape the future direction of a thriving practice.

Unlike many lateral opportunities, a portable book of business is not required. The successful candidate will step into an active litigation practice with substantial work already in hand, providing immediate opportunities for courtroom appearances, depositions, hands on discovery, direct client interaction, and management of a meaningful caseload.

The position offers the ability to build and expand client relationships while working alongside highly respected attorneys across a variety of practice areas. Whether your experience is in general liability, construction litigation, trucking and transportation, professional liability, employment law, or civil rights, you will have the support of an established litigation platform and a deep roster of institutional clients.

Why Margolis Edelstein

• Growth and Stability. The firm has achieved record growth over the past five years while maintaining long standing relationships with many institutional clients that have trusted the firm for decades.
• Established Client Base. Significant work is already in place, providing immediate opportunities to handle sophisticated litigation matters and develop new client relationships.
• Exceptional Colleagues. Practice alongside some of the most accomplished attorneys in their respective fields, including general liability, construction litigation, trucking and transportation, professional liability, employment law, and civil rights.
• Leadership Opportunity. The ongoing generational transition within the Pittsburgh office creates a unique opportunity for an experienced attorney to take on a meaningful role in the office's future growth and direction.
• Flexibility. While the firm maintains an in office culture, senior attorneys and partners are encouraged to exercise professional judgment in managing their schedules and client responsibilities.