Attorney

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is assisting in sourcing a dedicated Litigation Associate Attorney for our client in Toledo, Ohio. The candidate will handle civil and insurance defense matters, excel in complex legal analysis, writing, and courtroom strategy, and work closely with senior partners on a partner-track path.

This premier civil practice offers immediate file responsibility, mentorship, and meaningful exposure across commercial litigation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active Ohio Bar license or eligible for admission by motion/reciprocity.
• Min. 3+ years of post-qualification civil/commercial litigation experience.
• Strong writing, research, and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and complex memoranda.
• Manage civil and commercial litigation files from intake to resolution.
• Conduct depositions and participate in court appearances and arbitrations.
• Communicate with clients and insurers on strategy and settlements.
• Assist with trial preparation and pre-trial motions in limine.

Skills

Litigation

Brief writing

Commercial litigation

Insurance defense

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

Spherion is hiring an Attorney for our client in Toledo, OH! We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Litigation Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3+ years of experience to join a growing civil practice. This is a premier partner-track opportunity for a motivated litigator who excels in complex legal analysis, brief writing, and courtroom strategy. The ideal candidate will handle a balanced caseload consisting of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Defense Litigation. You will work directly alongside senior partners in a collegial environment that offers immediate file responsibility, mentorship, and a clear path toward equity/non-equity partnership.

Responsibilities

• Brief Writing & Motion Practice: Research, draft, and file persuasive pleadings, dispositive motions, summary judgment motions, appellate briefs, and complex legal memoranda.
• Case Management & Discovery: Oversee civil and commercial litigation files from intake through resolution, including managing written discovery, conducting rule 26 disclosures, and organizing evidence.
• Depositions & Court Appearances: Conduct and defend depositions of key witnesses, parties, and experts; represent clients in court hearings, pre-trial conferences, and arbitrations.
• Client & Insurer Communications: Maintain clear, strategic communication with business owners, corporate representatives, and insurance claim handlers regarding case strategy, exposure analysis, and settlement evaluations.
• Trial Preparation: Collaborate with senior attorneys to prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit drafting, and pre-trial motions in limine.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills

• Experience with both first-party and third-party insurance defense matters, as well as general commercial contract disputes.
• While a portable book of business is not required, any business development background or portable client base is considered a strong plus.

Education

Doctorate

Experience

4-7 years

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio (or eligible for immediate admission by motion/reciprocity).
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of post-qualification experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or commercial litigation.
• Writing Excellence: Superior legal research, analytical, and brief-writing skills with a proven track record of drafting complex motions.
• Professionalism & Drive: Strong interpersonal skills, strategic judgment, and the initiative required to manage cases independently on a partner track.

Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

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