Class Action and Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP’s Cleveland office is seeking an attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate has 2 to 15 years of experience handling commercial litigation and large class actions, including work representing institutional SFR/BTR companies in defense matters such as fair housing and state AG investigations.

Admission to the Ohio Bar is required; Alabama Bar is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 to 15 years of experience in commercial litigation and large class actions.
• Experience representing institutional SFR/BTR companies in defense litigation including fair housing.
• Admission to the Ohio Bar is required; Alabama Bar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation, including drafting and reviewing pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Perform motion practice and oral advocacy.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Oral advocacy

Litigation

Education

Ohio Bar admission

Job description

Overview

• Experience representing institutional Single-Family Rental (SFR)/Build-to-Rent (BTR) companies in defense litigation across areas such as fair housing, criminal investigations by state Attorney General offices, employment, and national operational compliance.
• Focus on complex commercial matters and class actions.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including drafting and reviewing pleadings, legal research and analysis, motion practice, and oral advocacy.
• Admission to the Alabama Bar is a plus.

Posting details

The Cleveland, 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.