Civil Litigation Defense Attorney- 3701719

AMS Staffing Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

AMS Staffing is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Defense Attorney to join its established practice. The ideal candidate will manage civil defense matters from inception through resolution, including trucking and transportation defense, premises liability, and general liability.

This senior associate role offers substantive case responsibility, partner mentorship, and a collaborative environment that values autonomy and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Ohio or Michigan bar admission (office location dependent).
• Substantive civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance/transportation/premises liability.
• Experience handling depositions, discovery, motions, and case management.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil defense litigation from inception to resolution.
• Handle trucking, transportation, fleet, premises liability, and other general liability matters.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Develop case strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and exposure.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlements, and trial preparation.
• Communicate case developments and litigation strategies with clients.
• Collaborate with partners while independently managing assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @Brigitte (Briceida) Nash (formerly Talley)

Job Title: Civil Litigation Defense Attorney/ Senior Litigation Associate

Salary/Payrate: $150,000-$190,000 annually (DOE)

License Required: Ohio and prefer dual license in both Ohio and Michigan

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 if the person you refer is hired.

POSITION OVERVIEW

AMS Staffing is partnering with an established litigation law firm seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Defense Attorney to join its practice. The firm handles a broad range of litigation matters, including trucking and transportation defense, automobile liability, premises liability, and general civil litigation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong civil defense litigation background, experience independently managing cases, and the ability to handle discovery, depositions, motions, and litigation strategy.

This opportunity offers competitive compensation, substantive case responsibility, partner mentorship, and a collaborative work environment that values autonomy and professional judgment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage civil defense litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle trucking, transportation, fleet, rental-car, premises liability, and other general liability matters.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including fact and expert witnesses.
• Develop case strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategies.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex matters while independently managing assigned responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Ohio or Michigan bar admission, depending on office location.
• Substantive civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, transportation defense, automobile liability, or premises liability.
• Experience handling depositions, discovery, motions, and case management.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience defending trucking and transportation companies, commercial fleets, or rental-car companies.
• Experience handling high-exposure or complex liability claims.
• Prior insurance defense or general liability defense experience.
• Courtroom, mediation, arbitration, or trial experience.
• Dual Ohio and Michigan bar admission.
• Ability to mentor junior associates.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Established litigation practice and substantive case responsibility.
• Flexible, collaborative work environment.
• Partner mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term advancement, including potential non-equity partnership.
• Benefits and bonus eligibility to be confirmed with the client.