Associate Attorney

Javitch Block LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation/personal time

401(k)

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Javitch Block LLC in Columbus, Ohio seeks an attorney to manage civil litigation case files and represent the firm at pre-trials, trials, mediations, and other court appearances in Franklin and Hamilton Counties, with occasional travel to nearby counties. The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, prepare persuasive communications, and collaborate with team members.

A J.D. and Ohio license are required, with 1–3 years of civil litigation experience and 1–2 years in creditors’ rights or

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and Ohio license to practice law.
• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.
• 1–2 years of creditors' rights or collection experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files to formulate next course of action.
• Represent the firm at pre-trials, trials, mediations, and other court appearances in Franklin County and Hamilton County.
• Occasional travel to courts in neighboring counties.

Skills

Civil litigation

Creditors' rights

Communications

Investigative skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Ohio license

Word/Excel/Outlook knowledge

Subrogation/insurance experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

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.

Description

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 in Franklin County and Hamilton County. Occasional travel to courts in neighboring counties will also be required.

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.)
• Ohio 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.