Litigation Associate

GAMARC Consulting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Professional dues and training paid

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A full-service law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, is looking for a motivated litigation attorney to join their team. Ideal candidates will have a J.D. and be licensed in Ohio, with 3-8 years of experience in commercial litigation. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing discovery, and assisting in trial preparation. This role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and a collaborative work environment focused on career growth and advocacy for clients.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in litigation, especially commercial litigation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to legal challenges.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and client communication.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.
• Proactive and independent problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Assist in case strategies from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research to support litigation tactics.
• Manage discovery including document requests and subpoenas.
• Prepare for trials including witness preparation and case organization.
• Review and summarize case files and transcripts.
• Participate in trial preparation and witness preparation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to provide strategic guidance.
• Attend court hearings, pretrial conferences, and trials as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Mindset

Independent initiative

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Admission to practice law in Ohio

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexis Nexis/Westlaw

Job description

The client is a full-service law firm offering services in more than a dozen practice areas. The firm is seeking a litigation attorney to join our Cleveland, Ohio office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to hone their litigation skills in a culture that values collaboration and hard work. Candidates must be licensed in Ohio.

Job Overview

The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Associate with 3-8 years prior experience in commercial litigation. He or she will have a strong background in litigation, excellent analytical and writing skills, and a passion for advocating on behalf of clients. As an Associate, you will assist in all aspects of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, drafting, depositions, trial preparation, and client communication. This position offers a great opportunity for career growth in a collaborative and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Ohio.
• 3-8 years of experience in litigation, with a focus on commercial litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate with clients.
• A detail-oriented and organized approach to work.
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with all Microsoft Office and 365 and Outlook.
• Experience in legal research software such as Lexis Nexis/Westlaw or other.
• Strong interest in developing and growing a litigation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of case strategies from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, answers, discovery requests, as well as participating in the development of a strategy for written and deposition discovery and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies and litigation tactics.Represent clients in hearings, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
• Manage discovery, including preparing and responding to document requests, subpoenas, and interrogatories.
• Review and summarize case files, deposition transcripts, and other materials.
• Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibits, and case organization.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to provide strategic guidance to clients.
• Attend court hearings, pretrial conferences, and trials as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and case documentation, ensuring compliance with deadlines and legal procedures.
• Stay updated on legal developments, trends, and case law relevant to the practice areas.
• Federal court experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, Short and Long Term leave, EAP and retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
• Fully paid professional dues, associations and CLE required seminars
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment