Litigation Associate Attorney

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URGENT HIRE – ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, CIVIL LITIGATION | Pittsburgh PA

jackie.tucker@gogpac.com

Location: Pittsburgh, PA – Downtown
Experience: 2–5 years of private-practice litigation experience
Billable Hours: 1,600 annually
Bar: Active Pennsylvania Bar License Required
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A sophisticated downtown Pittsburgh law firm is seeking a Pennsylvania-licensed Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of private-practice experience.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, courtroom experience, and the opportunity to build and grow their own practice within a collaborative and supportive firm environment.

Practice Areas

The attorney may handle matters involving:

• Defamation
• Privacy Torts
• Pet Law
• Neighbor Disputes
• Federal, State & Local Tax Collection Defense
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes
• Contract Disputes
• Construction Disputes
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Medical Malpractice Litigation

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload from intake through resolution
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients
• Develop and execute case strategies
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Represent clients in court proceedings
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff
• Participate in networking and business-development opportunities
• Take an active role in the firm's training and professional-development program

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of private-practice litigation experience
• Active Pennsylvania Bar License required
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Westlaw
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and case-management abilities
• Courtroom experience preferred
• Tenacious, practical, and solutions-focused approach
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork

What the Firm Offers

• Downtown Pittsburgh location
• 1,600 billable-hour expectation
• Robust training and mentorship
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Meaningful client responsibility
• Courtroom and litigation experience
• Opportunities for networking and business development
• Opportunity to develop and ultimately own your practice
• A firm culture where success, teamwork, and balance matter

Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

How to Apply:
Email your resume to: 

jackie.tucker@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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