Associate Attorney
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.
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 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
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate
- Licensed to practice law in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Bar
- 2-5 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