Commercial Litigation Associate

LHH; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a renowned litigation boutique to recruit a Commercial Litigation Associate in Cleveland, OH. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and hands-on trial exposure beyond a traditional support position.

You will manage cases, contribute to strategy, and work on high-stakes disputes with a national practice scope, including potential for expansion and significant courtroom exposure.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3-7 years of litigation experience.
• Background in commercial litigation, business disputes, trade secret litigation, restrictive covenant/non-compete matters, or similar complex litigation work.
• Experience managing day-to-day litigation responsibilities and interacting directly with clients.
• Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and case management skills.
• Experience with e-discovery and platforms such as Relativity is a plus.
• TRO, preliminary injunction, arbitration, or trial preparation experience is highly valued.
• Candidates with white collar investigations experience or finance/accounting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day litigation matters and interact directly with clients.
• Take on meaningful responsibility and gain second-chair trial experience.
• Assist with TROs, injunctions, arbitration, and trial preparation as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial litigation

Client interaction

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

e-discovery / Relativity

Trial prep / TRO

Tools

Relativity

Job description

LHH is partnering with a highly regarded litigation boutique on a confidential search for a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate who wants to move beyond a traditional support role and take on meaningful responsibility managing cases, advising clients, and gaining hands-on trial experience. The firm's practice is national in scope and handles sophisticated business disputes, restrictive covenant matters, trade secret litigation, FINRA-related disputes, and other high-stakes commercial matters.

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 3-7 years of litigation experience


• Background in commercial litigation, business disputes, trade secret litigation, restrictive covenant/non-compete matters, or similar complex litigation work


• Experience managing day-to-day litigation responsibilities and interacting directly with clients


• Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and case management skills


• Experience with e-discovery and platforms such as Relativity is a plus


• TRO, preliminary injunction, arbitration, or trial preparation experience is highly valued


• Candidates with white collar investigations experience or finance/accounting backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 1650 billable-hour expectation


• Salary range of $140,000-$190,000, depending on experience


• Annual performance bonus


• Significant client contact and ownership of matters


• Meaningful courtroom and arbitration exposure, including opportunities to gain second-chair trial experience


• Partnership-track environment where associates are given substantial responsibility and visibility


• Collaborative team culture with attorneys who enjoy working together


• Strong retirement benefits including 401(k) match and additional employer-funded retirement programs


• Medical benefits, paid CLEs, bar dues, and generous PTO


• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

The firm values in-person collaboration and mentorship, particularly during onboarding, while offering flexibility once attorneys are integrated into the practice. This role is ideal for a lawyer seeking sophisticated litigation work, a lower billable requirement, and a clear path to professional growth.

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