Professional Liability Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a highly motivated Professional Liability Associate Attorney with 2-7 years of legal experience. The ideal candidate will be keenly interested in various Professional Liability defense areas, including architects and engineers, employment, accountant malpractice, broker/agent errors and omissions, and civil rights.

Duties:

• Represent clients in Professional Liability cases, providing legal advice and guidance.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant case law and statutes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations as necessary.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals within the firm.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.
• 2-7 years of experience in a law firm setting, preferably focusing on Professional Liability defense.
• Strong understanding of legal principles and procedures related to Professional Liability cases.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, writing, and research skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases simultaneously.
• A detail-oriented and organized approach to legal work.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

The law firm is committed to providing a collaborative and dynamic work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the firm's Professional Liability practice, working on challenging and diverse cases.

This firm has a well-deserved reputation for promoting innovation and diversity within its ranks. The firm is consistently rated in the top 25% of all 250+ attorney national firms in regards to its minority hiring practices and its utilization of cutting edge technology and reputation for personal service earn the firm kudos from clients. Its attorneys seem to be content as well based upon the firm's amazingly low turnover rate. Practice areas include: appellate advocacy, construction defects, employment, environmental and toxic torts, IP, insurance coverage, medical devices and pharmaceutical, securities and investment, sports and entertaiment, workers compensation, transportation, technology and automobile, general, healthcare, liquor, products, professional, railroad and retail liability.