Associate

Company Description Poerio & Walter, Inc. is a law firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving clients across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The firm focuses on workers’ compensation defense for employers and insurance carriers, insurance subrogation, insurance defense litigation, commercial litigation, business law and litigation, and employment law. Its workers’ compensation practice also includes defense of Federal Black Lung claims, offering specialized expertise in this area. The legal team has worked together for many years and remains actively engaged in industry and professional associations to stay ahead of evolving legal issues. Role Description The Associate will support the firm’s litigation and advisory practices, with a primary focus on workers’ compensation defense and subrogation. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence, conducting legal research, and preparing case analyses and reports for supervising attorneys and clients. The role involves attending hearings, depositions, and other proceedings, assisting with discovery, reviewing claim files, and supporting litigation. The Associate will collaborate closely with partners, fellow associates, and staff to manage case files, track deadlines, and maintain organized documentation. This is a full-time, on-site role located in the northeast suburbs of Pittsburgh. Qualifications Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) to practice law in Pennsylvania, with a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Additional licensure in West Virginia and Maryland a plus. Strong legal research and writing skills, including the ability to draft clear, persuasive pleadings, motions, and memoranda. Experience or demonstrated interest in workers’ compensation, subrogation, insurance defense, employment law, or commercial litigation. Portable client book of business welcomed. Ability to analyze complex claim files, interpret statutes and case law, and provide structured recommendations based on findings. Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders in a professional setting. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously. Proficiency with standard legal research tools and office software; familiarity with litigation support or case management systems is beneficial. Commitment to ethical practice, client service, and ongoing professional development; prior clerkship or law firm experience is a plus. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Compensation includes paid time off, health insurance, life insurance and 401K with 7% employer match.