Sophisticated downtown Pittsburgh, PA litigation firm seeks Pennsylvania-licensed attorney. If you have a tenacious yet tempered style, an empathy for clients, a resilient attitude, and the desire to win, we have a great opportunity for you to work as an Associate Attorney at Very Law. https://www.verylaw.com/
Who We Are:
At Very Law we are motivated by the desire to help people when they need it most. That support doesn’t end with our clients. Imagine yourself in a modern, paperless workspace using top of the line apps and equipment where you feel supported and can collaborate and learn from the team of professionals around you.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with bonuses
- Health insurance with low deductible
- 401k matching and profit sharing
- Dental, vision, life, and short and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Convenient, 24/7, paid garage parking
- Expense account
- Local, state, and national trade association membership
- CLE and attorney registration
- Quarterly professional development dinners with distinguished speakers
- Bench Bar conference
- Three-person support staff
- Small docket of significant cases
- Equity partnership track
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Meet with and advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, and legal rights and obligations
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information from a variety of sources, including interviewing clients and claimants. Analyze the probable outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents
- Attend court hearings throughout every stage
- Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation
- Prepare, draft, and review legal documents such as motions and briefs
- Communicate with clients regarding the status of their case, proactively providing updates, and reviewing discovery and all other essential court documentation
Skills/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate
- Licensed to practice law in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar
- 2 years civil litigation experience preferred
- Some management experience preferred
- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas so others will understand
- Able to comprehend and synthesize written and oral information at a fast pace
- Technical skills including proficiency in using MS suite of office programs as well as legal research through WestLaw
- A curious, tenacious defender of clients that can apply creative ideas when problem-solving and maintains a positive, resilient approach
Ready to grow? We’ve got you. Besides the powerful hands-on experience you'll gain in the courtroom, we promise to nurture your talents, all in an environment that is informal yet professional.
All applications will be kept confidential, other than to references. We are considering applicants on a rolling basis.