Remote Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Pittsburgh seeks a Remote Litigation Attorney to represent New Jersey clients in civil matters. The role offers a flexible work environment with remote or hybrid arrangements, excluding court appearances as required.

The ideal candidate is barred in NJ, familiar with NJ procedure, and has strong research, writing, and negotiation skills. JD required; experience with discovery and motions is preferred; proficiency in MS Office and Lexis is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be barred in NJ.
• Familiarity with NJ 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.

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

Strong legal research

Effective communication

Negotiation abilities

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexis software

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Remote Litigation Attorney to join their team in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time position offers a flexible work environment, allowing for remote or hybrid arrangements, except for court-mandated appearances. The role involves representing New Jersey clients in diverse and challenging legal matters.

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 NJ.
• Familiarity with NJ 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

Bar admission in New Jersey.

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.
• Vision insurance.