Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Labor & Employment Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm's Labor & Employment practice in Pittsburgh. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level associate with 3–5 years of experience in employment litigation and/or complex commercial litigation, including single-plaintiff employment matters.The successful candidate will take meaningful ownership of litigation matters, serving as a point person for cases, managing multiple matters simultaneously, supervising junior attorneys and staff, and communicating directly with clients. Experience with wage-and-hour class actions, employment counseling, and courtroom or deposition work is highly valued.ResponsibilitiesRepresent employers in employment and complex commercial litigation matters.Handle single-plaintiff employment litigation from inception through resolution.Assist with wage-and-hour class actions and other complex employment disputes.Manage multiple litigation matters and take ownership of assigned cases.Serve as the primary point of contact on litigation matters and coordinate with clients, attorneys, and legal support staff.Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.Manage discovery, including electronic discovery (e-discovery), document review, and production.Apply Federal Court Rules and applicable procedural requirements throughout litigation.Take and/or defend depositions and assist with courtroom proceedings, as applicable.Supervise junior associates, paralegals, and other legal staff.Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, strategy, and litigation objectives.Provide employment advice and counseling to clients as needed.Manage case deadlines, budgets, workstreams, and competing priorities.Collaborate with partners and attorneys across the firm's Labor & Employment and litigation practices.QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school.3–5 years of experience in employment litigation and/or complex commercial litigation.Experience handling single-plaintiff employment matters.Wage-and-hour class action experience is a plus.Familiarity with Federal Court Rules and e-discovery.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.Experience serving as the point person on litigation matters and taking ownership of cases.Experience supervising junior associates and legal staff.Strong project management and organizational skills.Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.Deposition and/or courtroom experience is preferred.Employment advice and counseling experience is preferred.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary of $235,000–$365,000, depending on experience and qualifications.401(k) retirement plan.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.Paid family leave, sick time, and vacation.Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.College savings and education assistance programs.Transportation benefits.Backup childcare and pet insurance.Excess liability insurance.Opportunity to take meaningful ownership of sophisticated employment litigation matters while developing client relationships, leadership skills, and a broad labor and employment practice.