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Commercial Lit Attorney- PA in Pittsburgh

Date Posted: Friday, March 20, 2026

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Job Description

🚀 Position Summary

A well-established and busy law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney with at least five (5) years of experience to join its dynamic litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while handling a diverse caseload across multiple practice areas.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer ✍️, strategic thinker 🧠, and confident advocate ⚔️ who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

🧑‍⚖️ What You’ll Do

  • Handle all phases of litigation, including trial prep and trial work 🎯

  • Manage an active caseload, with a focus on federal court matters

  • Represent insurance defense clients, including:

    • 🏫 School districts & board members

    • 🏛️ Municipalities & council members

    • ⚙️ Governmental authorities & boards

  • Handle commercial litigation matters for corporate clients, including:

    • State & federal court cases

    • Mediation & arbitration proceedings 🤝

✅ What You Bring

  • Minimum 5+ years of litigation experience

  • Strong federal court experience ⚖️

  • Background in insurance defense, including:

    • EEOC matters

    • Section 1983 & civil rights claims

    • Governmental entity representation

    • School Code & general liability matters

  • Proven ability to:

    • Take and defend depositions 🎤

    • Manage complex discovery 📂

    • Support and participate in trial work (jury & non-jury)

  • Must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania

💵 Compensation & Perks

  • Competitive base salary: $125K–$135K 💰

  • Origination incentive plan (bring in clients, get rewarded 💼✨)

  • Annual bonus program 🎉

  • Profit sharing & 401(k) (after 1 year)

  • Health insurance (UPMC – current provider) 🏥

  • Subsidized parking 🚗

  • Firm-paid CLE + professional dues 📚

  • Clear path to non-equity & equity partnership 📈

🌟 Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, growth-oriented firm where your work truly matters. You’ll gain hands-on litigation experience, build client relationships, and have a clear runway to advance your career.

📬 Interested? Let’s Talk!

Reach out confidentially to:

Chelsey Haibeck📧 chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com📱 605.501.4307

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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