What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort / Gen. Lit. - Pittsburgh/Wheeling position at Segal McCambridge?
Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle toxic tort (asbestos) and general litigation matters in PA and WV. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills and take responsibility for the day-to-day management of an assigned case load while still being afforded the benefit of working in a team environment and receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible mixture of remote and intermittent in-office attendance.
We Seek Candidates With
If you are looking to take the next step in your career and join a team that will allow you to continue your legal development while providing ample, hands-on opportunities, please submit your resume.
Benefits
Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.
We Seek Candidates With
- Current, active license to practice law in Pennsylvania and West Virginia desired.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in civil litigation including experience in drafting pleadings, written discovery; motions and other related litigation documents; performing legal research; taking and defending depositions; reporting to clients and/or insurance carriers; and other facets of the litigation process;
- Prior toxic tort or gen. lit. experience;
- Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills;
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines;
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
- Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce top quality work;
- A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments;
- Experience handling mediations/arbitrations desirable.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career and join a team that will allow you to continue your legal development while providing ample, hands-on opportunities, please submit your resume.
Benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.
