Business Litigation Associate

Jobot; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Full benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced commercial litigation attorney in Ohio to join our collaborative team. Candidates must have at least two years of complex litigation experience and be licensed to practice in Ohio.

Ideal applicants will draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, manage fast-paced matters, and contribute to a collegial environment with excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Licensed to practice in Ohio.
• J.D. from a nationally recognized law school; Law Review/Moot Court a plus.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality first drafts of pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Assist with fast-paced complex litigation while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues.
• Collaborate effectively within a team to support senior attorneys.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Legal drafting

Trial experience

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from accredited school

Law Review/Moot Court experience a plus

Job description

Job details: This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amber Wood Salary: $150,000 - $215,000 per year

A bit about us

Ranked as a top law firm to work at with focus areas including business litigation, labor and employment, real estate, corporate & transactional, trust & estates, and more.

Why join us

• Competitive compensation
• Growth Opportunities
• Full benefits
• Collaborative culture

Job Details

At least two years experience in complex commercial litigation including any of the following: business disputes; real estate; breach of fiduciary duties; contract disputes; business torts, including: noncompete/restrictive covenants, trade secret misappropriations, intellectual property, shareholder derivative litigation, and class actions; Excellent academic credentials and a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school; Law Review/Journal or Moot Court experience is a plus; Must be licensed to practice in Ohio Some trial or evidentiary hearing experience is a plus

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated the following attributes: Ability to prepare quality first drafts of pleadings, motion papers, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other standard documents; Ability to competently assist with fast-paced complex litigation, while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues; and, The professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative team environment. Additionally, ideal candidates will possess attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and exceptional analytical skills. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who wish to further their career in a supportive and collegial environment.

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.