Attorney---Litigation---Columbus---$100k-$145k

Jobot; Columbus (OH); Ibrido; USD 100.000 - 145.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobot, a growing Columbus law firm, offers associates substantive litigation experience, direct client exposure, and the chance to build their own book of business. The role is primarily based in the Columbus office with potential to adopt a hybrid schedule over time.

You will draft pleadings, motions, and briefs, advise on employment matters, and support transportation and transactional matters, while developing strong client relationships and advancing your litigation skills.

Competenze

• Attorney with 2-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with other attorneys.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Interest in developing a broad civil practice with a significant litigation component.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and an interest in developing client relationships and new business.

Mansioni

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Advise on and handle employment matters, including workplace disputes, agency proceedings, and related counseling.
• Support transportation matters involving carriers, shippers, logistics providers, claims, and disputes.
• Take and defend depositions and appear in state and federal court.
• Assist with trials and appellate matters as your experience allows.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and support business, real estate, and other transactional matters.
• Manage a caseload with limited supervision.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Build strong client relationships and, over time, develop your own practice with the firm's support.

Conoscenze

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Strong writing

Client communication

Independent & collaborative

Business development

Descrizione del lavoro

Job details

Join a growing Columbus law firm where associates get substantive litigation experience, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to build their own book of business.

Salary: $100,000 - $145,000 per year.

A bit about us

We are a growing, mid-sized Columbus law firm with a nationwide practice and a strong reputation for delivering results for our clients. We combine the resources and sophisticated work of a larger firm with the accessibility, collaboration, and personal attention of a smaller practice.

Our attorneys work across a broad range of civil matters, including:

• Business and commercial litigation
• Employment law
• Construction
• Transportation and logistics
• Appeals
• Real estate
• Government relations
• General business and transactional matters

The firm has experienced significant growth, adding five attorneys in the past 18 months, including three associates, with plans to continue expanding.

Why join us

• Meaningful responsibility early: Work on substantive matters rather than spending years on the sidelines.
• Broad experience: Develop your litigation skills while gaining exposure to contracts, business transactions, real estate matters, and M&A.
• Build your own practice: We actively encourage associates to develop client relationships and originate business, with genuine firm support along the way.
• Hands-on mentorship: Learn directly from experienced attorneys in a collegial, entrepreneurial environment.
• Growing platform: Join a firm that is actively expanding its team and footprint.
• Competitive package: Compensation is based on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential flexibility: The role is primarily based in the Columbus office, with the opportunity to earn a hybrid schedule over time.

What You'll Do

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Advise on and handle employment matters, including workplace disputes, agency proceedings, and related counseling.
• Support transportation matters involving carriers, shippers, logistics providers, claims, and disputes.
• Take and defend depositions and appear in state and federal court.
• Assist with trials and appellate matters as your experience allows.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and support business, real estate, and other transactional matters.
• Manage a caseload with limited supervision.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Build strong client relationships and, over time, develop your own practice with the firm's support.

What We're Looking For

• Attorney with 2-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with other attorneys.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Interest in developing a broad civil practice with a significant litigation component.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and an interest in developing client relationships and new business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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