Associate Attorney

Javitch Block LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Javitch Block LLC in Cleveland, OH is seeking an attorney to manage civil litigation case files and guide next steps from pre-trial to trial, mediation, and other court appearances. The position requires strong written and oral communications, fast-paced multitasking, and collaboration with a tight-knit legal team.

The attorney will work onsite at the Cleveland office, hold a JD, Ohio license, and have 1–3 years of civil litigation experience; experience in creditors’ rights is a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and Ohio license required.
• 1–3 years civil litigation experience.
• 1–2 years in creditors’ rights or collection preferred.
• Experience handling fast-paced, high-volume cases.
• Strong written communications materials.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files to determine next steps and action plans.
• Represent the firm at pre-trials, trials, mediations, and court appearances.
• Work onsite at the Cleveland, OH office.

Skills

Investigative skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)

Ohio license / Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Cleveland Office
Cleveland, OH 44114, USA

Description

Our premier firm helps clients resolve their business disputes in an efficient, streamlined, and cost-effective manner. Over many decades of experience, the partners and professional staff of JB have become known for a unique combination of corporate sophistication and genuine approachability.

This integral position in the firm will manage case files to formulate next course of action and represent the firm at pre-trials, trials, mediations, and other court appearances. The attorney will work onsite at our office in Cleveland, OH.

Qualified candidates:

• One (1) to three (3) years of civil litigation experience.


• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in the Creditors’ Rights or Collection fields preferred.


• Experience working in a fast pace, high volume environment


• Experience creating persuasive communications materials


• Strong investigative skills to uncover facts, causes of action and determine next steps


• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work as part of a team.


• Computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook

Education/Training/Experience:

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)


• OH license required


• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook


• Subrogation or insurance experience a plus

Javitch Block offers a comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, paid vacation/personal time, 401(k), life insurance, and short and long-term disability.

You can learn more about Javitch Block LLC at www.jbllc.com

JB is a Cleveland-based law firm with additional offices in Fairlawn and Cincinnati, Ohio; Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, West Virginia and Tennessee. Our clients include taxing authorities, banks, credit unions, savings and loans, finance companies, department stores, credit card companies, medical organizations, landlords, commercial businesses, collection agencies, insurance companies, education facilities, utility companies, law firms, manufacturers, oil companies.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Litigation

Intermediate

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Doctorate or better in Law.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Juris Doctorate

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