What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Eckert Seamans?
Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 15 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate for our Pittsburgh, PA office.
The ideal candidate will have complex commercial litigation experience representing companies in various federal and state litigation matters and experience in all facets of litigation, including preparing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, handling complex discovery, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and preparing cases for trial.
Qualifications:
- Three (3) to six (6) years of commercial litigation experience
- Pennsylvania bar admission required
- Excellent academic credentials
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability and desire to manage a variety of active matters independently
- Court and deposition experience strongly preferred
- Prior judicial clerkship experience is a plus
Benefits:
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 401k plan
We invite you to apply if you have substantive commercial litigation experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm where your contributions are valued and integral to our continued success.
Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.
Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.
