Business Litigation Mid-Level Associate – Pittsburgh at Talantage, LLC – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Position Title: Business Litigation Mid-Level Associate – Pittsburgh

About the Role
Talantage, LLC is seeking a mid-level associate with 3–5 years of civil litigation experience to join our client's Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. The ideal candidate will have outstanding academic credentials and experience handling sophisticated, high-stakes disputes.
This is a great opportunity for a lawyer who is both nimble and efficient, able to manage cases independently while contributing meaningfully as part of a collaborative team. If you are motivated to develop and grow your litigation practice, this role offers the autonomy, responsibility, and resources to achieve those goals.

Key Responsibilities
As a valued member of the litigation team, you will:

• Manage cases from inception through resolution, balancing strategy and execution.
• Conduct factual investigations, legal research, and client communications.
• Draft memos, motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery documents.
• Research relevant case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions; argue motions.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including e-discovery management.
• Assist with and participate in hearings and trials.
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications
Personal Attributes

• Highly conscientious and responsive, with excellent attention to detail.
• A self-starter who takes initiative and works independently, while excelling in team collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to give clear, practical advice.
• Analytical and strategic thinker, able to balance detail with big-picture goals.
• Ambitious and motivated leader, with a record of academic and professional achievement.
• Seeks broad responsibilities, increased autonomy, and diverse litigation experience.

Technical Skills

• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience (required).
• Superior legal writing and drafting skills, with proven experience drafting motions, pleadings, discovery, and persuasive legal arguments.
• Strong legal research abilities.

Other Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and in good standing with the Commonwealth Bar.

Why Join?

• Work on sophisticated, high-value business and commercial disputes.
• Gain hands-on responsibility and direct client interaction.
• Collaborate with a team known for its dedication and success in high-stakes matters.
• Build your practice with the support and resources of a global law firm.

Based on years of experience, associates may hold the title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate.

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.