Litigation Associate Attorney

Dbl-Law-; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Generous holiday schedule

Pet insurance and pet discount

Job summary

DBL Law in Covington, Kentucky is seeking a Litigation Associate to handle general civil litigation, including defending employment-related claims and commercial disputes. The role involves drafting briefs, preparing discovery responses, and arguing motions in state and federal courts.

The attorney will work with partners and other associates to develop case strategy, manage multiple matters, and participate in depositions and trial proceedings in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal briefs and pleadings.
• Work with clients in preparing discovery responses.
• Prepare and argue motions; perform legal research and writing.
• Participate in depositions and trial preparation.
• Independently manage cases and collaborate on case strategy.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

POSITION

DBL Law is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney.This position will perform associate level general litigation work and will work on cases which include defending employment-related claims as well as commercial disputes. The position is based in our Covington, Kentucky office.

JOB DUTIES

• Draft and prepare legal briefs and pleadings.
• Work with clients in the preparation of discovery responses.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Perform legal research and writing.
• Participate in depositions.
• Prepare trial materials and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
• Multi-task, meet deadlines, prioritize, and work in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Independently manage cases.
• Handle various aspects of litigation, such as motion hearings, meditations, and depositions.
• Respond to administrative charges.
• Collaborate with partners and other associates to develop and implement case strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5or more years of experience practicing civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding academic record and civil litigation experience, strongly preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm. In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. DBL is an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at www.dbllaw.com.

DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high-profile and exciting cases.

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full-time team members include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Generous holiday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employment
DBL Law and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.