Oil & Gas Litigation Associate Attorney
Oil & Gas Litigation Associate Attorney
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
|Direct (Permanent) Full Time
|NA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Direct (Permanent) Full Time
NA
January 09, 2026
|Job ID: 1442708-MLS-ATTY_1767993507
January 09, 2026
Job ID: 1442708-MLS-ATTY_1767993507
Job Summary
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Our client is a well‑established, full‑service law firm based in Pittsburgh with a strong regional energy practice. We are seeking an Oil & Gas Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join its team. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in the courtroom, enjoys complex legal analysis, and wants to work closely with experienced litigators in the energy sector.
This position focuses primarily on oil & gas litigation, including contract disputes, lease issues, title‑related litigation, and royalty matters. The role also includes opportunities for client counseling and limited transactional review related to chains of title and contract instruments.
Job Responsibilities:
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and litigation memoranda
- Prepare and respond to written discovery
- Assist with deposition preparation; taking/defending depositions is preferred
- Evaluate evidence for hearings, trials, and settlement strategy
- Conduct legal research and draft litigation position statements
- Appear in court for hearings and related proceedings
- Review contract documents and analyze instruments in chains of title
- Counsel clients on oil & gas contract issues and potential litigation
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania (required)
- Licensure in West Virginia, Ohio, or New York is a plus
- 3+ years of litigation experience, ideally involving oil & gas, energy, natural resources, or property disputes
- Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
- Experience with depositions and court hearings preferred
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well‑regarded regional energy litigation team and gain opportunities for courtroom experience, professional development, and cross‑practice collaboration. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply immediatley by submitting a resume below.
1442708-MLS-ATTY_1767993507
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