Associate Municipal / Litigation Attorney

Sewickley office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate municipal/litigation attorney with 2 years of relevant experience. The candidate will perform functions as assigned by the partners and senior attorneys of the firm that are billable in nature. These tasks involve legal research, drafting, organization of exhibits and other documents, attendance at County and Township/Borough meetings, arbitrations, and other Court hearings. The primary area of law involved is municipal law, including general county solicitor functions. The position will also provide meaningful experiential opportunities to perform substantive legal research; draft legal memoranda, briefs, and pleadings; and accompany attorneys to court. Assignments as directed by attorneys within the firm involving legal research, drafting, organization of exhibits and other documents, and attendance at depositions and hearings within local magistrate, state, and federal courts. Interact with clients of the firm. Proficiently use computers, including MS Office Suite, for correspondence, research, reports, and email communication. Observe best practices and excellence in legal products and maintain a mutually respectful work environment. Must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and in good standing.

The candidate must have a Juris Doctorate degree. Should be prepared and able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Proficiency in MS Office is required. Negotiation and interpersonal skills are needed. Limited travel may be necessary for filing in state courts or retrieving documents.

The firm is a full-service municipal and business law firm. Its major practice areas include corporate law, litigation, estate planning and administration, alternative dispute resolution, business succession planning, municipal law, and real estate. Its team of attorneys has vast experience in these areas. It has offices located in Sewickley and Oakmont, Pennsylvania.