Litigation Associate Attorney

Construction Association of Michigan; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment program with em

Paid parental leave

Collegial work environment

Job summary

Eastman & Smith Ltd. seeks an experienced attorney with approximately 1–2 years of litigation experience to join our Columbus office.

You will draft and file complaints, motions, and other pleadings, and handle various collection efforts and court appearances. You will work closely with partners and senior attorneys on foreclosure matters and other litigation matters, including construction and business litigation, while communicating effectively with clients and court staff.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities.
• Professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and filing complaints, motions and other pleadings.
• Handle judgments, examinations, replevins, garnishments, attachments, hearings, and trials.
• Make regular court appearances and develop matters independently.
• Collaborate with partners on foreclosure and other litigation matters, including construction and business litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client communication

Team collaboration

Legal research

Job description

Eastman & Smith Ltd., founded in 1844, is a longstanding legal firm that serves as consultant, counselor, and advocate for personal, business, nonprofit, and governmental clients. The firm emphasizes client satisfaction, reliability, innovation, and a creative approach to problem-solving as the foundation of its practice. More than 75 attorneys provide comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. Eastman & Smith operates from offices in Columbus, Cleveland, Findlay, and Toledo, Ohio, as well as Detroit, Michigan, offering opportunities to collaborate with a broad regional team.

We are seeking an experienced attorney with approximately 1-2 years of litigation experience to join our Columbus office.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and filing of complaints, motions and other pleadings.
• Collection efforts, including judgment debtor examinations, replevins, wage garnishments, bank attachments, hearings, and trials.
• Court appearances on a regular basis.
• Development to handle matters independently.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on foreclosure matters, including complex commercial foreclosures.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on other litigation matters, including construction and business litigation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, other attorneys, pro se litigants and court staff.

Successful candidates should have the following:

• Strong sense of service to our clients and colleagues.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
• A willingness to grow and learn.
• Strong sense of professionalism and work ethic.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including student loan repayment program with employer match and paid parental leave, a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a preeminent regional firm. We are an equal opportunity employer.