Pittsburgh Senior Commercial Disputes Associate

About the role

K&L Gates is seeking to hire a senior associate to join the Commercial Disputes practice in our dynamic Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience with general commercial litigation matters, multi-district litigation or class actions in state and federal courts. Candidates should have experience independently conducting research, drafting substantive pleadings and motions, and organizing, conducting and managing the discovery practice, including e-discovery. Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to or eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania Bar. Clerkship or journal experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct legal research and draft pleadings and motions
• Manage and organize discovery practices, including e-discovery
• Assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact under the mentorship of experienced lawyers
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while being able to work independently

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to or eligibility to sit for the Pennsylvania Bar
• Experience with general commercial litigation matters, multi-district litigation or class actions in state and federal courts
• Experience independently conducting legal research and drafting pleadings and motions
• Experience managing and organizing discovery practices, including e-discovery

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional research and writing abilities
• A commitment to providing high-quality client service

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits

Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time Associates include:

• Comprehensive suite of benefits

Pay

$260,000 - $375,000/year

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of benefits

Pay

$260,000 - $375,000/year

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.