Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Our Pittsburgh, PA office is growing and actively seeking a Litigation Attorney interested in growing his / her career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo seeks a highly-motivated Associate Attorney with at least two years’ experience in civil litigation. Broad experience in premises liability, construction defect, employment, banking and automobile / trucking liability. Must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania state and federal courts. West Virginia admission is a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of lawyers defending matters throughout the United States for various clients within a forward-thinking firm.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily :

• practice law in the state of Pennsylvania ;
• manage multiple case files successfully in a busy environment;
• demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
• ability to move from case to case; and,
• knowledge of both state and federal court procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload of litigation. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner :

The firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.