Litigation Associate

Freund Freeze & Arnold; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Freund Freeze & Arnold, based in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Litigation Associate to support the firm’s litigation practice on-site in a full-time capacity. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting motions, assisting with discovery, and preparing for depositions and court appearances.

Collaborate with partners, communicate with clients, and manage multiple case files and deadlines. The ideal candidate is licensed in Ohio with prior litigation experience and strong writing, research, and

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio and admitted to the Ohio Bar.
• Experience drafting and reviewing motions or pleadings with attention to detail.
• Strong research skills using relevant tools and databases to support case strategy.
• Experience with depositions, including outlines, exhibits, and witness coordination.
• Excellent written and oral communication, analytical thinking, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft motions and other pleadings.
• Assist with discovery and prepare for depositions and court appearances.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys; communicate with clients.
• Help manage case files and deadlines; review evidence and develop case strategies.
• Support hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Motions & pleadings

Deposition prep

Written & oral communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Ohio Bar admission

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

Freund Freeze & Arnold is a full-service regional business and litigation firm that provides clients with experienced legal counsel across a wide range of disputes. The firm focuses on protecting client interests, clarifying legal rights, and delivering effective defense in court when required. With a commitment to minimizing unnecessary risk, the firm emphasizes practical, efficient solutions that ease the challenges of the litigation process. Freund Freeze & Arnold aims to give clients the confidence and support they need to take informed action in complex legal matters.

Role Description

The Litigation Associate will work onsite in Columbus, Ohio in a full-time capacity, supporting the firm’s litigation practice. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting motions and other pleadings, assisting with discovery, and preparing for depositions and court appearances. The role involves collaborating with partners and other attorneys, communicating with clients, and helping manage case files and deadlines. The Litigation Associate will also review evidence, develop case strategies, and support the team in hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Prior litigation experience as a licensed attorney.
• Strong foundation in law, including litigation procedures and applicable substantive legal principles.
• Experience drafting and reviewing motions and other court filings with attention to detail and clarity.
• Proficiency in legal research using relevant tools and databases to support case strategy.
• Familiarity with depositions, including preparation of outlines, exhibits, and witness coordination.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical thinking, and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.