Description:
Position Overview:We are seeking an Associate to fill a new position in our Pittsburgh, PA, office. We are seeking an individual with 0-2 years' experience in litigation. Strong preference given to those with a background in General Liability, Professional Liability, Healthcare, or Labor and Employment. Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures is essential.
This is a full-time position with competitive salary, benefit package and flexible work environment. This is a unique opportunity that provides a legal practice where a motivated lawyer is called upon daily to counsel our clients on a variety of legal issues that are as diverse as they are challenging
General Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery in matters involving general liability.
- Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions and case management conferences.
- Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
- Draft discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, court
- orders, settlement agreements, affidavits, pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
- Review discovery responses, depositions and prepare summaries and litigation update
- reports.
- Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
- Communicate closely with clients during the course of litigation to provide legal analysis, status reports and advice.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience.
- Must be barred in PA. Applicants barred in PA and WV will be given preference.
- Experience drafting motions, discovery.
- Excellent writing and organizational skills, and comfortable working in a fast paced and demanding environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in Lexis software
