Attorney- Trial Practice

Tucker Ellis LLP; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking attorneys to join our Trial Practice in the Cleveland, Ohio office. This role involves working on complex, high-stakes litigation matters with hands-on trial experience.

Candidates should have 2–7 years of litigation experience, strong written and oral advocacy skills, and be admitted to practice in Ohio (Pennsylvania is a plus). The position offers a hybrid schedule in Cleveland with starting salary of $190,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 2-7 years of litigation experience.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, and handling discovery.
• Trial experience or a demonstrated interest in trying cases.
• Admission to practice law in Ohio is required.
• Admission to practice law in Pennsylvania is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Assist in developing case strategy and providing client counseling.
• Participate in all stages of trial preparation, including discovery, witness preparation, and courtroom advocacy.
• Handle court appearances and argue motions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Work with fact and expert witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Motions

Depositions

Legal research

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

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Attorney- Trial Practice

Cleveland, OH, US

Attorney - Trial Practice

Hybrid Schedule

Location - Cleveland, OH

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking attorneys to join our Trial Practice in our Cleveland, Ohio office and work on complex, high-stakes litigation matters.

About the Role

Due to the continued growth of our practice, we are seeking attorneys with 2-7 years of litigation experience. In this role, attorneys will gain experience in all areas of civil litigation, including hands-on trial experience working alongside trial teams that have successfully defended Fortune 500 companies in some of the country’s most challenging venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Assist in developing case strategy and providing client counseling.
• Participate in all stages of trial preparation, including discovery, witness preparation, and courtroom advocacy.
• Handle court appearances and argue motions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Work with fact and expert witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 2-7 years of litigation experience, with a strong interest in trial practice.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills .
• Experience drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, and handling discovery.
• Trial experience or a demonstrated interest in trying cases.
• Admission to practice law in Ohio is required.
• Admission to practice law in Pennsylvania is a plus.

Salary Range

Starting salary is $190,000/annually. Actual compensation will be based on factors including years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Tucker Ellis LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all.

Please note that Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or offices will become the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and no placement fees will be paid.