What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate (Senior-Level) position at Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman?
Litigation Associate (Senior-Level) – Pittsburgh, PA
Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, Inc. is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate with 6-10 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation to work in our Pittsburgh office. The position requires significant client contact and the ability to excel when working independently. The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling complex litigation matters, managing cases independently, and working closely with clients and partners. This role requires strong advocacy, leadership, and project management skills, as well as the ability to mentor junior associates.
Description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Job Requirements
Position: Litigation Attorney
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employee Status: Full-Time – Exempt
Schedule: 8-hour shift; day shift; Monday to Friday
Job Type: Professional
Education: Minimum– J.D
Experience: 6-10 years as a Litigation Attorney
About Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC
Leech Tishman is a national, full-service law firm dedicated to assisting businesses, institutions, and individuals. Leech Tishman offers legal services in business restructuring & insolvency, construction, corporate matters, healthcare, intellectual property, labor & employment, litigation, real estate, and trusts & estates. In addition, the firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in the aviation & aerospace, beauty & wellness, cannabis, data privacy & cybersecurity, digital assets, energy & natural resources, entertainment & sports, and life sciences industries. Leech Tishman has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sarasota, and Washington, D.C. and has a history of strong growth in these markets. We offer a competitive salary and benefits and a collegial work environment.
Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to Mala Mason, Chief People Officer at mmason@leechtishman.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, Inc. is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate with 6-10 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation to work in our Pittsburgh office. The position requires significant client contact and the ability to excel when working independently. The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling complex litigation matters, managing cases independently, and working closely with clients and partners. This role requires strong advocacy, leadership, and project management skills, as well as the ability to mentor junior associates.
Description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage litigation matters from inception through trial and/or settlement
- Draft and argue motions, briefs, pleadings, and other court filings
- Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and experts for testimony
- Conduct and oversee discovery, including e-discovery, document review, and production
- Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trial proceedings
- Develop case strategies in collaboration with partners and clients
- Manage client relationships and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice
- Train and mentor junior associates and litigation support staff
- Ensure compliance with deadlines, budgets, and case management requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials preferred
- Admitted to practice and in good standing in Pennsylvania; experience in federal court proceedings
- 6–10 years of litigation experience at a law firm or comparable setting
- Demonstrated experience handling complex litigation independently
- Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
- Proven leadership, client management, and mentoring abilities
Job Requirements
Position: Litigation Attorney
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employee Status: Full-Time – Exempt
Schedule: 8-hour shift; day shift; Monday to Friday
Job Type: Professional
Education: Minimum– J.D
Experience: 6-10 years as a Litigation Attorney
About Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC
Leech Tishman is a national, full-service law firm dedicated to assisting businesses, institutions, and individuals. Leech Tishman offers legal services in business restructuring & insolvency, construction, corporate matters, healthcare, intellectual property, labor & employment, litigation, real estate, and trusts & estates. In addition, the firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in the aviation & aerospace, beauty & wellness, cannabis, data privacy & cybersecurity, digital assets, energy & natural resources, entertainment & sports, and life sciences industries. Leech Tishman has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sarasota, and Washington, D.C. and has a history of strong growth in these markets. We offer a competitive salary and benefits and a collegial work environment.
Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to Mala Mason, Chief People Officer at mmason@leechtishman.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.