Associate Attorney

Larson Maddox; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox in Louisville, KY seeks a Complex Litigation Associate to manage sophisticated, high-stakes civil matters across industries, including insurance defense, product liability, mass tort, and construction litigation. You will handle cases from inception to resolution and work with a team on high-exposure matters in state and federal courts.

Ideal candidates have 3–10 years of litigation experience, strong legal writing and advocacy skills, and Kentucky bar eligibility.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in Insurance Defense, Product Liability, Toxic Tort, General Liability, Complex Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, or Catastrophic Injury Defense.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Deposition and motion practice experience preferred.
• Licensed or eligible to practice in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions, and participate in mediations.
• Handle written discovery, expert discovery, and trial preparation.
• Develop litigation strategy and work directly with clients on complex matters.
• Collaborate with experienced litigators on high-exposure cases in state and federal courts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research

Advocacy

Job description

Complex Litigation Associate | Louisville, KY
Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000
Experience: 3-10 Years

A respected law firm is seeking a litigation associate to join its growing Louisville office. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes litigation matters across a variety of industries, with an emphasis on complex civil disputes, product liability, mass tort, insurance defense, and other liability-driven litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution.


• Draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions, and participate in mediations.


• Handle written discovery, expert discovery, and trial preparation.


• Develop litigation strategy and work directly with clients on complex matters.


• Collaborate with experienced litigators on high-exposure cases in state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of litigation experience.


• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Insurance Defense
  
  
  • Product Liability
  
  
  • Toxic Tort
  
  
  • General Liability
  
  
  • Complex Civil Litigation
  
  
  • Commercial Litigation
  
  
  • Construction Litigation
  
  
  • Catastrophic Injury Defense
  
  
  
  


• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.


• Deposition and motion practice experience preferred.


• Licensed or eligible to practice in Kentucky.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Compensation ranging from $150,000 to $225,000 based on experience.


• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters.


• Strong mentorship and career development opportunities.


• Collegial team environment with a well-established litigation platform.


• Clear path for long-term growth and increased responsibility.

This position is ideal for attorneys looking to take the next step in their litigation career while working on complex matters for institutional and national clients.