Business Litigation Associate - Akron / Cleveland

Roetzel & Andress; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid remote work opportunity

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Roetzel & Andress is seeking a Business Litigation Attorney for its Akron or Cleveland office, offering a unique opportunity to join their recognized team in Northeast Ohio.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of business litigation experience, including trial involvement. Responsibilities include drafting complaints, managing discovery, and conducting depositions. A flexible hybrid work model and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business litigation.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, manage discovery and conduct depositions.
• Review and analyze a myriad of legal issues.
• Work well under deadlines in a changing environment.

Skills

Business litigation experience

Trial experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Client relationship management

E-discovery software expertise (Relativity)

AI legal tools (Westlaw CoCounsel, CoPilot)

Education

Member of the Ohio Bar in good standing

Tools

Relativity

Westlaw CoCounsel

CoPilot

Job description

Business Litigation Attorney – Akron/Cleveland

Roetzel & Andress is pleased to present an opening in our Business Litigation Practice Group in our Akron or Cleveland office. This represents a unique opportunity to become part of our esteemed and growing recognized team in Northeast Ohio.

Our ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in business litigation, including trial experience. At Roetzel, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including a flexible hybrid remote work opportunity.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business litigation.
• Ability to review and analyze a myriad of legal issues.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Draft complaints, manage discovery and conduct depositions.
• Experience in E-discovery software Relativity or RelativityOne is highly desirable.
• Experience using AI legal tools Westlaw CoCounsel and CoPilot is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and desire for professional development.
• Ability to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently while using sound judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to manage relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Member of the Ohio Bar in good standing

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, references, and compensation requirement to Wendy Kuster at [e-mail].

Roetzel & Andress is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Roetzel & Andress maintains a policy of non-discrimination and inclusion with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions as to employment with the Firm are governed solely on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and are not influenced or informed in any manner by the employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.