Commercial Litigation Attorney

gpac; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Strong mentorship

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

gpac, a leading recruiter, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney in Cleveland, OH. The role requires at least two years of commercial litigation experience and JD from an accredited law school. You will represent clients, manage cases, and work closely with senior attorneys to develop litigation skills.

Join a fast-paced firm with strong mentorship, diverse matters across business law and litigation, and opportunities for professional growth. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; Ohio Bar admission required.
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to client service and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial litigation across many matters including business, finance, construction, bankruptcy, insurance, class actions, securities and more.
• Manage all phases of litigation from initial case assessment through discovery, motions, hearings, and trial.
• Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Provide strategic advice and risk assessments to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to achieve efficient and favorable case outcomes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent caseload management

Client service mindset

Strong communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Ohio Bar admission

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Attorney

Location: Cleveland, OH

Experience Level: 2+ Years

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our team in Cleveland. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience handling commercial litigation matters and will be eager to assume meaningful responsibility in a supportive, fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients and develop litigation skills in a variety of cases at a firm specializing in Business Law & Litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial litigation, including business litigation, finance, construction, bankruptcy, insurance coverage, class action, securities, product liability and more.
• Manage all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through discovery, motions, hearings, and trial.
• Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Provide strategic advice and risk assessments to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to achieve efficient and favorable case outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Ohio Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to client service and professional growth.

Company Details And Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Work Life/Balance
• Strong support system with opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
• Multi-offices, repeat clients, healthy back-log of work and great reputation from both former employees and clients alike!