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 14 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 individuals and entities 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:
- Four (4) to seven (7) 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; and
- Court and deposition experience.
Benefits:
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 401k plan
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.
Skills Required
- Four to seven years of commercial litigation experience
- Pennsylvania bar admission
- Excellent academic credentials
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability and desire to independently manage multiple active matters
- Court and deposition experience
What We Do
Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm providing proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. Its attorneys work across more than 50 practice areas, including corporate and business law, commercial litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, environmental law, construction, public finance, real estate, tax, and transportation. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from large companies and startups to nonprofits, government entities, and individuals, through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.
