Associate Attorney
About the Role
Very Law, a sophisticated downtown Pittsburgh law firm, is seeking a Pennsylvania-licensed Associate Attorney with the drive to take ownership of their practice and deliver exceptional results for clients. This is an opportunity for an attorney who is looking for a firm where culture, collaboration, and balance matter as much as success in the courtroom.
If you’re ready to manage your own caseload, build lasting client relationships, and practice law in an environment where you’re both supported and respected, we’d love to meet you.
Who We Are
At Very Law, our mission is simple: to help people when they need it most. That same commitment extends to our team. We’ve built a modern, paperless workspace with top-of-the-line tools so you can focus on practicing law — not managing inefficiencies. You’ll find a collegial environment where collaboration is encouraged, but your autonomy and judgment are trusted.
Our Core Values
- Do good
- Build trust
- Lead compassionately
- Communicate honestly
- Achieve your best
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with bonuses
- Health insurance with low deductible
- 401k matching and profit sharing
- Dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Convenient, 24/7 paid garage parking
- Membership in local, state, and national trade associations
- CLE and attorney registration covered
Firm Culture & Perks
- Monthly happy hours and quarterly professional development events
- All-expense-paid Bench Bar conference
- Private window office in a Class A downtown skyscraper with gym access
- Dedicated three-person support staff
- Associate career ladder with equity partnership track
What You’ll Be Doing
- Independently manage your own caseload from intake to resolution across multiple practice areas
- Serve as the primary point of contact for your clients, advising them with honesty and empathy
- Develop and execute case strategies through legal research, analysis, and drafting
- Represent clients in court proceedings
- Collaborate with colleagues and support staff when needed, without unnecessary hierarchy
- Participate in marketing and networking opportunities that align with your practice goals
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate required
- Licensed to practice law in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar
- Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience preferred
- Ability to independently manage cases while also being a team player
- Strong communication skills — with clients, colleagues, and courts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Westlaw
- A tenacious advocate with a practical, solutions-focused approach
Why Join Us?
We know that talented attorneys have options. At Very Law, we offer a place where you can do meaningful work, grow at your own pace, and feel good about the team you are part of. Here, you’ll gain hands-on experience and courtroom opportunities, but in an environment that values balance, respect, and professional fulfillment.
All applications will be kept confidential, other than to references.
Very Law is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.