Class Action and Commercial Litigation Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, in Cincinnati, OH, seeks an attorney with 2–15 years of experience in commercial litigation and large class actions. Ideal candidates will have experience defending institutional SFR/BTR companies, and must hold Ohio Bar admission (Alabama bar a plus).

The role demands superior writing, analytical, and verbal skills within a hybrid work model. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life

Qualifications

• 2–15 years of experience in commercial litigation and large class actions.
• Experience representing institutional SFR/BTR companies in defense litigation.
• Ohio Bar admission required; Alabama Bar admission a plus.
• Strong writing, analytical and research abilities; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation, including drafting and reviewing pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support motions.
• Engage in motion practice and oral advocacy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Class actions

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

• Experience representing institutional Single-Family Rental (SFR) and Build-to-Rent (BTR) companies in defense litigation, including matters related to fair housing, criminal investigations by state Attorney General offices, employment, and national operational compliance.
• Focuses on complex commercial matters and large class actions.
• Admission to the Alabama Bar is a plus.
• The position operates under a hybrid work model.

Posting details

The Cincinnati, OH office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) to fifteen (15) years of experience handling commercial litigation and large class actions, including experience representing institutional SFR/BTR companies in all areas of defense litigation such as fair housing, criminal investigations by state Attorney General offices, employment, and national operational compliance. The candidate should have demonstrated experience in all aspects of litigation, with a focus on complex commercial matters and class actions. This position will handle all phases of litigation, including drafting and reviewing pleadings, legal research and analysis, motion practice, and oral advocacy. Superior writing skills, strong analytical and research abilities, and excellent communication skills are essential to this position. Admission to the Ohio Bar is required. Admission to the Alabama Bar is a plus.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k with employer match.