Why Houston Harbaugh?

Overview

Insurance coverage and bad faith litigation associate attorney needed for one of Pittsburgh’s premier insurance coverage and bad faith litigation practices: 

Houston Harbaugh, P.C., has a nationally recognized insurance coverage and bad faith litigation practice. The Firm is rooted in Pittsburgh, and has been a trusted legal counsel to businesses and individuals for over 50 years. Our firm specializes in corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, business, insurance coverage and bad faith, and intellectual property litigation. We also focus on emerging legal issues in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), renewable energy, land use, zoning, renewable energy, oil & gas and healthcare. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, and strong AI expertise, we enhance our legal research, analysis, and service delivery to provide exceptional counsel. Our goal is to help clients achieve success, manage risks, navigate regulations, and address complex legal matters. To learn more about us, visit www.hh-law.com and also Google Search for our AI, Insurance and Law series "Defending the Algorithm™".

Role Description

We seek a full-time 5+ year associate attorney for the firm’s robust insurance coverage and bad faith practice group. The position will also involve working on other business litigation matters. Applicant must be licensed at a minimum in Pennsylvania. Residency in the Western Pennsylvania region is preferred. Candidates should have research, writing and litigation experience involving some or all of: first party property claims, UM/UIM claims, Pennsylvania bad faith law, coverage opinions and disputes, and insurance agents/brokers. The position involves engagement in complex litigation in both state and federal court and an opportunity for professional and business development.

Excellent training, mentoring, benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Attorneys in this practice work both in the office and remotely.

Job Duties:

Assist lead attorneys in handling all aspects of insurance coverage counseling and litigation, including:

• preparing insurance coverage opinion letters.
• drafting pleadings.
• drafting discovery requests and discovery responses.
• preparing for and participating in depositions.
• presenting motions; and
• assisting in all aspects of dispositive motions practice and trials.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law; a Juris Doctor (JD) degree; Law Licensure in Pennsylvania at a minimum
• Experience preparing and drafting Motions and other legal documents
• Proficiency in legal Research and analysis to provide effective case strategies
• Skills in handling Depositions and conducting client and witness interviews
• Knowledgeable in court proceedings, including litigation practices and trial preparation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines effectively

Why You’ll Love Us:

Our nationally recognized insurance practice provides exciting and complex work with lots of client contact, deposition, and courtroom experience, as well as business development opportunities. We support new associates' business development efforts and promote social media, blogs, podcasts, pro bono work, and community activities. Google or search for "Houston Harbaugh" today for more details.

Benefits Offered Include:

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and firm-paid downtown parking pass
• Compensation and additional incentive-based bonuses package based upon candidate qualifications and experience
• A monthly technology budget to be applied to any technology costs including those incurred from working remotely
• Strong support for marketing, networking and business development efforts.

Contact

Please e-mail resume and salary requirements to Careers@hh-law.com 

No third‑party recruiting or staffing agency outreach, please.

Overview

Houston Harbaugh, P.C. is a law firm located in downtown Pittsburgh and has 40 lawyers and 30 non-lawyer staff.  The firm was founded in 1975 and has earned and enjoyed a great reputation as a law firm and as one of the best places to work in Pittsburgh.  We invite you to learn more about the firm at our website, www.hh-law.com.  The law firm is searching for a full-time Manager of Marketing and Communications, as defined below.

Contact

Send resumes careers@hh-law.com

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the fields of Marketing or Business Development;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Interest in the legal profession or in learning about the firm and practice areas to become an expert quickly;
• Friendly and respectful demeanor;
• Experience with current website management software, creating blogs, electronic databases, electronic communication to clients, website management, multiple social media, use of analytics, etc.;
• Experience with event planning, public relations placements, branding, and media purchases;
• Self-starter who not only takes initiative without being directed but is able to successfully drive projects through to completion, meeting timelines and budgets;
• Experience managing direct reports, cross-functional teams, and outside partners.
• Highly organized, responsive, and creative.

About the Job:

We are a multi-practice Law Firm looking for a marketing professional with a diverse set of marketing skills to help grow our law firm. Ideal candidates will recognize that the firm’s size presents a unique opportunity to showcase their marketing and business development skills. You will not only help develop and implement the firms marketing plan, but you will also be responsible for analyzing and reporting data and performing the day-to-day marketing and business development activities. You will be working in the office and attending meetings and events outside the office. You will report to Houston Harbaugh’s Chief Operating Officer and will collaborate regularly with the attorneys. Salary is commensurate with experience plus benefits (eg: health insurance, 401(k)) and bonus plan based on performance and evaluations by lawyers, COO and firm leadership.

Responsibilities Fall Into 6 Key Buckets:

1. Set and execute the marketing, branding and business development initiatives to create growth;
   1. Plan, implement, and manage marketing strategy, including setting marketing and branding goals and objectives;
   2. Procure and manage marketing vendors as needed including firm’s web host and maintenance company;
   3. Supervise administrative assistant and others assigned to assist marketing activities. Attend Firm’s practice area group meetings and individual meetings with lawyers;
2. Promote the Firm and the Attorneys strategically and regularly.
   1. Regularly promote the firm and the attorneys across publications, media, events, directories, review sites, etc.;
   2. Plan, manage, and track paid advertising initiatives and branding strategies;
   3. Create and manage physical marketing initiatives (i.e. direct mailers, gifts, swag);
   4. Effectively use a combination of organic and paid content marketing to target ideal clients;
   5. Supervise the firm’s RFP protocol process including soliciting RFPs from desirable prospective clients and written proposals for new business;
3. Manage content strategy, creation, and tracking across all channels.
   1. Keep website fresh and associated blogs, up-to-date, and optimized using content creation, best practices, and SEO tools;
   2. Create, execute, and track written and video content for email, social media, website (including blogs and press releases), and other digital marketing; campaigns; work with lawyers on content generation;
   3. Create or assist in creating templates and slides for presentations;
4. Industry and community engagement and monitoring.
   1. Plan Firm related Marketing events;
   2. Attend community social functions during business and non-business hours;
   3. Identify speaking engagements for attorneys and assist in content development for attorney speaking engagements;
   4. Speak at community events and attend marketing business networking meetings;
   5. Keep tabs on the competitive landscape;
5. Consistent and growth focused management of referrals, contacts, and existing clients.
   1. Develop and maintain contact relationship management software (CRM) or other relevant database;
   2. Generate, develop, and effectively manage referral sources including lawyers, businesses, and other members of the community;
   3. Obtain client reviews across multiple online platforms;
6. Regular metrics reporting, data analysis, and budget management.
   1. Generate reports to track KPI’s and analyze marketing data from intake leads, social media, organic search, and other digital marketing;
   2. Manage and track against an established marketing budget;
   3. Monthly dashboard reporting to entire firm of all marketing and business development efforts.

No third‑party recruiting or staffing agency outreach, please.

Houston Harbaugh is a law firm which is located in downtown Pittsburgh and has 40 lawyers and 30 non-lawyer staff.  The firm was founded in 1975 and has earned and enjoyed a great reputation as a law firm and as one of the best places to work in Pittsburgh.  We invite you to learn more about the firm at our website, www.hh-law.com.  Our law firm is searching for a Controller, as defined below:

Responsibilities:  

Managing a staff of at least three; handling all firm accounting, including general ledger maintenance; accounts receivable; accounts payable; preparing payroll; taxes and tax filings; financial reporting; financial performance analysis; month-end and year-end closing; banking relationships; cash flow management; bank account and credit card reconciliations; regular improvement of the accounting functions; enforcing financial procedures; budgeting; payroll; recommending initiatives to improve expense management.

The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
• Minimum of 5 years of similar accounting experience.  Experience in a law firm or similar setting is preferred but not required.
• Strength in debits & credits and familiarity with accounting standards, theories, methods, processes
• Managerial or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated computer skills, especially with computerized accounting systems, Excel, and web-based financial services. 
• Demonstrated financial report design experience
• Experience with payroll programs. Experience with ADP is a plus.

In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the following competencies:

• Commitment to quality and continual improvement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate with a minimum of supervision, including consistent follow through on assignments

Application Process:

Applications or inquiries about this full-time position should be directed to careers@hh-law.com

No third‑party recruiting or staffing agency outreach, please.