Litigation Associate

Jobot; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Excellent benefits package

Merit increases

Productivity-based bonuses

Billable requirement 2,000 hours

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Litigation Associate in Columbus, OH to handle insurance defense matters across a broad docket, including coverage decisions, personal injury, auto, and general casualty matters. You will manage pre-trial discovery, lead motion practice, and provide regular client updates.

Strong analytical and writing skills are essential. The role offers on-site work with hybrid flexibility, a merit-based bonus structure, and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio bar license in good standing.
• 10+ years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Superior analytical, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters across insurance law, including insurance coverage, personal injury, automobile accidents, general casualty, bad faith, and appeals.
• Manage all aspects of pre-trial discovery, including fact and expert depositions.
• Lead motion practice and substantive case evaluation.
• Provide clear, timely reporting to clients.
• Serve as trial counsel.

Skills

Civil defense litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Ohio Bar license

Job description

Litigation Associate

$150000 - $200000 per year | Columbus, OH | On-site | Permanent

Join a firm offering hybrid flexibility, merit-based bonuses, strong benefits and a diverse defense docket!

A bit about us:

Our client is a specialized Ohio-based civil litigation firm focused on serving insurance-related clients managing high-volume, statewide litigation. The team brings together experienced attorneys to deliver high-quality representation aimed at protecting client reputation and financial outcomes.

The firm emphasizes a highly personalized, partnership-driven approach, proactively identifying litigation drivers and deploying strategic tactics to mitigate risk, resolve cases efficiently, or avoid litigation altogether. Their model prioritizes trust, responsiveness, and performance beyond standard compliance.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Merit increases and productivity-based bonuses
• Hybrid flexibility available at management's discretion
• Excellent benefits package
• Billable requirement: 2,000 hours

Job Details

• Handle matters across insurance law, including insurance coverage, personal injury, automobile accidents, general casualty, bad faith, and appeals
• Manage all aspects of pre-trial discovery, including fact and expert depositions
• Lead motion practice and substantive case evaluation
• Provide clear, timely reporting to clients
• Serve as trial counsel

Experience:

• 10+ years of civil defense litigation experience
• Active Ohio bar license in good standing
• Superior analytical, writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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