What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at Partners Legal Search?
Our national law firm client is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with 5 years of experience to join its energy litigation practice in Pittsburgh.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigator interested in handling sophisticated disputes within the energy sector while continuing to build meaningful trial, deposition, and courtroom experience.
Prior oil and gas experience is preferred, but not required. Experienced litigators with strong case-management, writing, deposition, and courtroom skills are encouraged to apply.
The position is full-time and offers hybrid flexibility with the ability to work remotely a few days per week.
Role Overview
The attorney will work on complex litigation matters involving energy-sector clients and take substantive responsibility throughout the litigation lifecycle.
Responsibilities may include:
- Managing litigation matters and individual case files
- Developing litigation and case strategy
- Drafting and arguing substantive motions
- Taking and defending depositions
- Managing written and document discovery
- Working with e-discovery platforms and large document productions
- Preparing witnesses for depositions and trial
- Preparing matters for hearings, mediation, and trial
- Participating in courtroom proceedings
- Conducting sophisticated legal research and analysis
- Negotiating resolutions and participating in settlement discussions
- Communicating directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy
Candidate Profile
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- 5 years of substantive litigation experience
- Active Pennsylvania Bar membership required
- Trial preparation and courtroom experience
- Experience independently managing case files
- Strong motion practice and deposition experience
- Experience working with e-discovery software
- Excellent advocacy, legal research, and writing skills
- Strong negotiation abilities
- Strong academic credentials
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join an established energy litigation practice within a national law firm
- Work on sophisticated disputes involving the energy sector
- Meaningful case ownership and litigation responsibility
- Deposition, motion, and courtroom exposure
- Direct client interaction
- Opportunity to develop specialized energy litigation expertise
- Strong platform for long-term career growth
- Hybrid flexibility with remote work available a few days per week
Interested in learning more? Send a confidential email to: veronica@partnerslegalsearch.com