Pittsburgh Junior Commercial Disputes Associate

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join our Commercial Disputes practice in Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of experience with general commercial litigation matters, multi-district litigation, or class actions in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct legal research
• Draft substantive pleadings and motions
• Organize, conduct, and manage the discovery practice, including e-discovery
• Work closely with experienced lawyers who provide active mentoring
• Assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to or eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania bar
• Two to three years of experience with general commercial litigation, multi-district litigation, or class actions
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to providing the highest quality client service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Clerkship experience
• Journal experience

About the Firm

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S.-based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We guide our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage (including Health Savings Account feature)
• Pre-tax commuting benefits
• Vision insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health advocacy services
• Short- and long-term disability protection
• Identity protection, restoration, and fraud insurance
• Life insurance (including basic, supplemental, spouse, child, and accidental death and dismemberment)
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid time off (generally 3-4 weeks)
• Addiction resources
• Parental leave (24 weeks, 12 of which are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
• Breast milk delivery and lactation support services
• 12 paid holidays
• Bonuses and certain expense reimbursements (eligibility-based)
• Family building benefits
• Pro bono opportunities
• Flexible spending accounts
• Professional development and CLE credit opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Bar expense reimbursement
• 529 deductions
• Relocation accident insurance
• Balanced hours program
• Critical illness insurance
• Ramp-up/ramp-down program
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee referral program
• Bereavement leave
• Hybrid/remote work opportunities
• Back-up child/elder care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Technology, entertainment, and travel discounts
• Wellness program
• All other legally required benefits (e.g., leaves of absence)