Civil Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:

A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly skilled Civil Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of experience in diverse practice areas, including but not limited to construction law, home improvement disputes, employment law, debt collection, property damage claims, and zoning matters. This position offers the opportunity to work independently in a collaborative, full-service legal environment with flexible scheduling and compensation based on a fee-splitting model. The firm is committed to supporting its attorneys with state-of-the-art technology, administrative resources, and cross-referral incentives, ensuring a balanced work-life structure.

Location:

• Pittsburgh, PA

Duties:

• Represent clients in civil litigation matters involving a range of legal issues, including construction law, employment law, property damage, and more.
• Provide legal counsel and representation for both plaintiffs and defendants across different legal domains.
• Manage your own caseload with the option to refer cases to other attorneys within the firm for cross-practice collaboration.
• Participate in business development efforts, including cross-selling services to existing clients and generating new client referrals.
• Utilize advanced technology and firm resources to create legal work-product efficiently, both remotely and in-office.
• Support firm-wide initiatives for collaboration, sharing legal insights, and maximizing client outcomes.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil litigation, with a focus on one or more of the following: construction law, home improvement disputes, employment law, debt collection, property damage claims, and zoning issues.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and legal drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload from start to finish.
• Experience with technology-driven legal practice, including cloud-based file management and billing software.
• Proven track record of handling complex litigation matters and working in a collaborative legal environment.
• Ability to manage client relationships and cross-sell services to meet their diverse legal needs.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active and valid bar license in Pennsylvania.

Skills:

• Expertise in civil litigation and dispute resolution.
• Proficiency with legal research tools, case management software, and cloud-based systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a hybrid remote and in-office workload.
• Client-focused approach with an emphasis on relationship-building and business development.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work under minimal supervision.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with a fee-splitting structure, offering additional income from client referrals to other practice areas within the firm.
• Flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely or in-office.
• Access to firm-wide resources, including administrative support, legal research tools, cloud-based billing and file storage, and malpractice coverage.
• Collaborative work environment with an emphasis on teamwork and cross-referrals.
• Opportunity to work as a partner from day one, with the potential to earn a share of revenue generated from your client base and referrals.
• No overhead costs, including office space, legal research, or administrative tasks.

This full service law firm is based in Pittsburgh and has a team of 15 dedicated attorneys who provide the best and most efficient service to their clients. The firm's practice areas include adoption law, civil litigation, civil rights, arts and entertainment law, criminal law, corporate law, commercial litigation, employment law, technology law, trademark law, social enterprise law, probate law, personal injury, immigration law, non-profit law, estates and trusts and guardianships.